Social Worker
Listed compensation
starting at $33/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Social Worker
- Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Non-Exempt
- Based in Portsmouth, NH
- Float Role – Work Across Multiple Programs & Sites
- Competitive pay starting at $33.55/hour+ — with higher rates for experience & licensure
Be the Connection That Changes Lives
At Greater Seacoast Community Health, we believe that access to care goes beyond the exam room.
As a Social Worker – Float, you will play a critical role in helping patients navigate life’s challenges — connecting them to resources, support systems, and services that improve their overall well-being.
If you are passionate about helping others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact in your community — this is more than a job. It’s meaningful work.
Why This Role Matters
Our Mission Is Clear
To deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all — regardless of ability to pay.
In this role, you will:
- Support patients facing complex social, behavioral, and economic challenges
- Help remove barriers to care through resource connection and advocacy
- Work across programs including primary care, prenatal, substance use, and behavioral health
- Be part of a collaborative, team-based model focused on whole-person care
What You’ll Do
As a Social Worker – Float, you will:
- Connect patients to housing, benefits, and community resources
- Support patients across multiple programs and service lines
- Provide compassionate, confidential support in sensitive situations
- Communicate effectively across in-person, phone, and electronic platforms
- Document all patient interactions clearly and in a timely manner within the EHR
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services field
- Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience working with vulnerable or underserved populations
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or community-based services
Why You’ll Love Working at GSCH
We support our team the same way we support our patients — with care, respect, and opportunity.
You’ll Enjoy
- Purpose-driven work that directly impacts lives
- A collaborative, team-based care environment
- Exposure to multiple programs and opportunities to grow your skillset
A Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Medical & dental insurance (including a no-premium employee-only option)
- 15 days earned time in year one (increasing with tenure) + 7 paid holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance & short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Optional vision, long-term disability, and FSA plans
Our Values
At GSCH, We Are Guided By
Compassion. Respect. Integrity. Collaboration. Excellence.
We are committed to creating an environment where both patients and staff feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to be a vital part of a team that is improving access to care and supporting the health of our community — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today at GetCommunityHealth.org
Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans, to apply.
Key Responsibilities
As a Social Worker – Float, you will connect patients to housing, benefits, and community resources while supporting them across multiple programs and service lines. You will provide compassionate support and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Preferred qualifications include experience with vulnerable populations and in healthcare or community-based services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,518 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,518 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $33k | Social Work median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$32k in purchasing power | New Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New Hampshire | 30 active | 6,524 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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