What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker, MSW position at RiverMead?
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
Apply at rivermead.org. RiverMead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $6 - $75