GENERAL SUMMARY

The Social Worker at New London Hospital will provide assessment, counseling, information and referral, advocacy services, and other resource assistance to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Social Worker will act as a resource for the Community Health Workers at both the New London and Newport Primary Care Practices, collaborate with the Inpatient Care Managers to support patient psychosocial needs during hospitalization and as they relate to discharge planning, and respond to referrals from the Emergency Department and other outpatient departments.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complete psychosocial assessments of identified patients and families.

• Provides emotional support to individuals and families facing social and emotional problems.

• Coordinates community resources to address/meet identified needs. Assists patients through application process for resources, as needed.

• Assists families in adapting to difficult and complicated dispositions involving complex/catastrophic care needs, multiple agencies/providers and linkage to resources outside the community.

• Documents objective, concise and pertinent clinical data in the medical record.

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for clinicians and other members of hospital staff. Maintains a listing of emergency resources that can be accessed during non-business hours.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must have excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and able to function under stressful situations

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable with basic computer skills (experience with Epic and naviHealth/CarePort a plus)

Experience

Experience in clinical or community care setting preferred

Education

• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain w/in 30 days of hire

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required

• Area of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical;

• Work Status:M-F 8-5;

• Employment Type:full-time;

• Job ID:5552

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.