Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Hampstead, New Hampshire
The Social Worker provides therapeutic services, case management, and psychosocial assessments to patients and families at Hampstead Hospital. They coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community providers to ensure a continuum of care.
Overview 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.
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.
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)
A Master's degree in social work or a related field is required, along with eligibility for LICSW licensure. Candidates should ideally have experience in psychiatric settings and hold BLS and CPI certifications.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Hampshire are often shaped by steady demand for staff who can support participants across community and clinical settings. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with the target population, along with the ability to work directly with clients and coordinate care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant experience with similar populations.
