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Hampstead lists this Social Worker opportunity in hampstead, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker Position At Hampstead Hospital
The Social Worker at Hampstead Hospital provides therapeutic and case management services to patients and their families. This position collaborates closely with aftercare providers and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless continuum of care. The role conducts individual, family, and group therapy as needed, actively participates in treatment planning, and develops psychosocial formulations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth patient transition planning.
Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect social work services to patients and their families, including group and individual counseling, case management, psychosocial assessments, aftercare planning, and facilitating family meetings.
Coordinates discharge planning and continuing care plans in accordance with treatment team recommendations, policies, and standards.
Provides clinical consultations to other treatment team members and plays a key role in training multidisciplinary staff. This includes educating them on program policies and procedures and evidence-based interventions for the population served.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with other community healthcare providers. Provides consultation to collateral outpatient providers, residential programs, and schools.
Perform level-of-care assessments and related pre-certification reviews with insurance companies.
Completes and reviews documentation in accordance with all Joint Commission, Medicaid and Medicare standards applicable to Social Work. LICSWs may provide direct clinical supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Promotes the hospital's culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere; reports medical errors and significant events; participates in hospital safety training programs and Performance Improvement activities.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Related field work experience and/or previous experience with patients/families in a psychiatric setting and candidates who have been aligned with NH's System of Care, supporting services that are: family-driven, youth-guided, community-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally and linguistically competent.
Master's degree in social work or related fields from an accredited institution of higher education, including an internship meeting professional standards.
Required Licensure/Certifications
License eligible clinicians are required to pursue LICSW licensure.
BLS Certification
CPI Certification (within 3 months of hire)
Worksite address
hampstead, NH, 03841, US
Who can apply
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