Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker II – Patient Care

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its inpatient Psychiatric Services unit. This per diem role covers day shifts and provides social work services to patients and families facing illness or disability.

The Social Worker will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate case management, and connect patients with community resources, insurance guidance, and regulatory knowledge. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to care planning.

Qualifications

• MSW required and licensure eligibility as applicable.
• Minimum two years of social work experience; healthcare exposure preferred.
• Experience in individual and family therapy desirable.
• Familiarity with community resources and case management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families affected by illness or disability.
• Understand utilization criteria and perform case management within a health care setting.
• Collaborate with providers and resources to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention knowledge

Willingness to cover rotations

Basic computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Two years social work experience

Healthcare experience

Experience in individual and family therapy

Five years healthcare experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its inpatient Psychiatric Services unit. This per diem role covers day shifts and provides social work services to patients and families facing illness or disability.

The Social Worker will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate case management, and connect patients with community resources, insurance guidance, and regulatory knowledge. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to care planning.