Landmark Medical Center·Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and their families to address social and emotional challenges. Coordinate discharge planning, manage cases, and maintain clinical records as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Part Time, 32 Hours - 8 hr Day Shift At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.
SOCIAL SERVICES II: To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay. There are also placement management and discharge planning responsibilities
Education and Work Experience Required qualifications: 1. Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR2. Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.3. In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.4. Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.5. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).6. Current state license required upon hire and maintain current (LSW or higher required) Preferred qualifications: 1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred. #LI-DQ1 Employment Status Part Time > 59 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Candidates must hold a current state license (LSW or higher) and have at least one year of hospital or outpatient experience in mental health.
Market context
In Rhode Island, Social Worker II roles in healthcare are often tied to behavioral health, discharge planning, and outpatient support, so demand tends to track hospital and community mental health needs. These positions are competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a current LSW or higher, and prior hospital or outpatient mental health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you’ve worked in most.