Social Worker, MSW

RiverMead Lifecare Community; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with 6% employer match

Generous PTO up to 360 hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

RiverMead Lifecare Community seeks a Clinical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and advocacy for residents and families across our continuum of care.

You will support emotional well-being, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and help residents adjust to aging, chronic illness, and transitions within a LifePlan Community setting.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program required.
• New Hampshire social work license active.
• Minimum 2 years in health care, long-term care, rehab, hospice or elder care.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide counseling.
• Coordinate care across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and hospice.
• Advocate for residents and families with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

MSW

NH license

psychosocial assessment

counseling

crisis intervention

care planning

written/verbal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help residents and families navigate life's transitions with compassion and expertise.
At RiverMead, community and inclusivity are at the heart of our work. We're a LifePlan Community (CCRC) in the Monadnock Region, where residents are empowered to lead a vibrant lifestyle of their choosing, with access to dynamic wellness opportunities. We're committed to providing exceptional non-profit LifeCare services and cultivating a thriving workplace, responsibly.
As our Clinical Social Worker, you'll provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and advocacy for residents and their families across our full continuum of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and hospice. You'll support emotional well-being and work with our interdisciplinary team to keep care centered on each person.

What You'll Do

• Build and keep a relationship with each resident, and support their families as needed
• Keep regular office hours and drop-in times so residents and families can easily reach you
• Complete psychosocial assessments after move-in, with annual check-ins
• Identify residents' emotional, social, and environmental needs, and put support plans in place
• Help residents adjust to aging, community living, chronic illness, and changes in health, and find purpose in their new home
• Offer education, support, and resources to residents, families, and staff on dementia, end of life and loss, anxiety, and depression
• Share information on resident rights, living wills, power of attorney, and advance directives on request
• Work with residents, families, and the Care Coordination Team so moves between levels of care go smoothly

Required

What You’ll Bring

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Current New Hampshire social work license
• At least two years of social work experience in health care, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospice, or another setting serving older adults
• Skills in psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and care planning
• Knowledge of aging, dementia, long-term care, and healthcare systems
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict management
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and electronic health record software (PointClickCare or similar)

Preferred

• Coursework or specialized training in gerontology or palliative/hospice care
• Experience with older adults across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care
• Certification in gerontological social work (ASW-G) or hospice and palliative care (APHSW-C)

Ready to Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with RiverMead paying 75% of the medical premium
• Retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous PTO that rolls over, up to 360 hours
• A supportive team and meaningful work with residents

RiverMead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.