Inpatient Social Worker — Discharge & Care Planning

Concord Hospital Health System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System in Concord, NH seeks a Social Worker 2 to provide advanced skilled interventions for crises, care planning, and advocacy for patients and families.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and at least three years of hospital social work experience. Strong written and verbal communication and team collaboration are essential. This on-site position emphasizes NASW ethics and discharge planning participation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of three years clinical social work in hospital, SNF, home health or hospice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Upon consultation, conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient's behavioral, psychological and socio-economic needs.
• Attends Care Planning or Discharge Planning rounds to facilitate communication and the importance of the patient and family's goals.
• Participates in end of life discussions and advance care planning.
• Bases social work actions by NASW code of ethics.
• Documents measurement and evaluation of social service consultation and satisfaction outcomes as patient progresses towards desired goals.
• Provides leadership to departmental staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Team player

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Concord Hospital Health System in Concord, NH seeks a Social Worker 2 to provide advanced skilled interventions for crises, care planning, and advocacy for patients and families.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and at least three years of hospital social work experience. Strong written and verbal communication and team collaboration are essential. This on-site position emphasizes NASW ethics and discharge planning participation.