Hospital Social Worker - LCSW

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📍 New Bedford, MA, USOTHER💰 USD 70K–97K/yr

About this role

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

 

We are searching for a talented Social Worker-Counselor-Licensed

 

*$3,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

 

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

  • A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package** 
  • Employee Wellbeing Program 
  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match 
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 
  • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Social Work Services; perform diversified duties both within and in support of the social work functions. Under the supervision of an LICSW, provide case management services independently including but not limited to application of clinical diagnostic, assessment or treatment knowledge or skills. Identify and address psychosocial factors that may impede the patients' ability to optimize benefit from the health care delivery experience. Intervene as necessary preventing over and under utilization of health care resources. Actively participate in discharge planning to assure timely individual patient discharges within the scope of position responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or the equivalent knowledge or experience is required.
  • Current Massachusetts Social Work license at a minimum of a LCSW is required.
  • Over three (3) years of related work experience including one (1) year experience in a medically oriented setting is required.
  • Computer skills are essential.
  • Certification in Case Management is preferred.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. 
  • Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

Pay Range

USD $70,013.00 - USD $96,762.00 /Yr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

every 5th weeknd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Hospital Social Worker - LCSW role at southcoast?
The listed salary for this Hospital Social Worker - LCSW position at southcoast is USD 70K–97K/yr. This is an OTHER role.
Where is the Hospital Social Worker - LCSW position at southcoast located?
This Hospital Social Worker - LCSW role at southcoast is based in New Bedford, MA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Hospital Social Worker - LCSW role at southcoast full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Hospital Social Worker - LCSW role at southcoast.
How do I apply for the Hospital Social Worker - LCSW position at southcoast?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to southcoast's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Hospital Social Worker - LCSW job at southcoast posted?
This Hospital Social Worker - LCSW position at southcoast was posted on Mar 25, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Hospital Social Worker - LCSW
southcoast · 💰 USD 70K–97K/yr
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