Social Worker MSW

Highbridge Healthcare; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 88,784,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden House in Hamden, CT is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to join our interprofessional team and provide psychosocial services to patients/residents and families. You will support well-being and navigate healthcare decisions within a compassionate setting.

The role includes psychosocial assessments, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning. 1–3 years in healthcare social work with relevant licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or Human Services field required
• Must possess certifications/licensures as required to practice in long-term care
• 1-3 years of supervised social work experience in healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

• Administrative: plan and implement a comprehensive Social Services program aligned with regulations
• Advocacy: promote patients' and families' rights and well-being
• Clinical: conduct psychosocial assessments and develop person-centered care plans
• Education: inform patients, families, and staff about social services and community resources
• Discharge Planning: create and coordinate discharge goals and plans
• Additional Responsibilities: provide therapy, run groups, support transitions

Skills

Social work

Empathy

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: - Social Worker MSW
Job Location: Hamden, Connecticut
Job Type: FULL_TIME
Salary: $28 - $31 HOURLY

About the Role:

As a Social Worker with Arden House , you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients/residents and their families/significant others. As a member of our interprofessional team, you will provide psychosocial services, support, and guidance to our patients/residents, helping them achieve the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative: Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Advocacy: Work with patients/residents, families, and significant others to promote and protect their rights, interests, and well-being.

• Clinical: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, identify social, emotional, and psychological needs, and develop person-centered care plans.

• Education: Educate patients/residents, families/significant others, and staff on the role of Social Services, health care decision making, advance directives, and available community resources.

• Discharge Planning: Identify discharge goals, develop discharge plans, and coordinate with patients/residents, families, and staff to ensure a smooth transition.

• Additional Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic interventions, facilitate groups, and support patients/residents and families/significant others in coping with transitions and adjustments.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Social Work or Human Services field required

• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care

• 1-3 years of supervised social work experience in healthcare setting working directly with individuals preferred

• Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Use preferred