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Greater Seacoast Community Health
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $33/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

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

Team CollaborationDocumentationPatient SupportCrisis ManagementProblem SolvingEmpathyTime Management

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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social workranked against 6,518 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$33kSocial Work median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$32k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New Hampshire30 active6,524 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,518 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 11 employers
8
<$85k
6
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
10
$115k-130k
6
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Social Worker

Services For The Underserved · Brooklyn, New York

$70,000.00/Hr
#2

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,518 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Greater Seacoast Community Health

Non-profit Organizations
Somersworth, NH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical & Dental Insurance
15 Days Earned Time
7 Paid Holidays
Employer-Paid Life & Disability
401k with Employer Match
Optional Vision & FSA

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$916k≈ 27.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,068/mo≈ 112% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.