Social Worker MSW
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health -
Social Work
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health
Job Title: - Social Worker MSW
Job Location: Hamden, Connecticut
Job Type:
Salary: $28 - $31 HOURLY
About the Role:
As a Social Worker with Arden House , you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients/residents and their families/significant others. As a member of our interprofessional team, you will provide psychosocial services, support, and guidance to our patients/residents, helping them achieve the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Responsibilities:
Administrative: Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Advocacy: Work with patients/residents, families, and significant others to promote and protect their rights, interests, and well-being.
Clinical: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, identify social, emotional, and psychological needs, and develop person-centered care plans.
Education: Educate patients/residents, families/significant others, and staff on the role of Social Services, health care decision making, advance directives, and available community resources.
Discharge Planning: Identify discharge goals, develop discharge plans, and coordinate with patients/residents, families, and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
Additional Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic interventions, facilitate groups, and support patients/residents and families/significant others in coping with transitions and adjustments.
Requirements:
Masters degree in Social Work or Human Services field required
Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care
1-3 years of supervised social work experience in healthcare setting working directly with individuals preferred
Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Use preferred
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