Palliative Care Care Coordinator & Patient Advocate

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health seeks an inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker to assess and support patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care at the Jack Byrne Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care, develop psychosocial treatment plans, and advocate for access to services while monitoring outcomes across settings.

Candidates should hold an MSW with at least five years of clinical experience, possess strong

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical Social Work experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities; ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care across the care continuum for patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Advocate for patient needs and navigate complex care systems to remove barriers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Education

MSW

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health seeks an inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker to assess and support patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care at the Jack Byrne Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care, develop psychosocial treatment plans, and advocate for access to services while monitoring outcomes across settings.

Candidates should hold an MSW with at least five years of clinical experience, possess strong