Clinical Social Worker, MSW

RiverMead

Clinical Social Worker, MSW

Peterborough, NH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    What You'll Bring

    Required

    • 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

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    **Apply atrivermead.org. RiverMead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.