Social Worker
Listed compensation
$33.55-$37.3/hr
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Job Description
Social Worker
Greater Seacoast Health
Somersworth, New Hampshire
Hourly Rate: $33.55 – $37.30 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, education, and qualifications.
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Non-Exempt
Help Build Something New While Changing Lives Every Day
Greater Seacoast Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to become part of the founding care team at our Somersworth Primary Care practice.
As an integrated member of our healthcare team, you'll work alongside providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators to help patients overcome barriers to care, improve their health, and connect with the resources they need to thrive.
If you're passionate about advocacy, whole-person care, and making a lasting difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Greater Seacoast Health?
Help Launch Our New Wakefield Practice
Become one of the first team members helping build an integrated primary care practice focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.
Make a Meaningful Difference
Help patients overcome social, behavioral, financial, and community barriers that impact their health and quality of life.
Work as Part of an Integrated Care Team
Collaborate daily with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, nurses, and care coordinators to deliver whole-person care.
Grow Your Career
Expand your knowledge through interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
What You'll Do
As a Social Worker, You Will
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify barriers to care.
- Connect patients with housing, transportation, financial assistance, food resources, and community services.
- Provide advocacy and care coordination for patients with complex social and behavioral needs.
- Support patients experiencing crisis or significant life challenges.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
- Coordinate referrals and promote continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and integrated care team meetings.
Minimum Qualifications (Required to Be Considered)
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related human services field.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, community health, behavioral health, or case management.
- Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of community resources and social service systems.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our Ideal Candidate
You're compassionate, resourceful, and passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges.
You thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients, and believe healthcare extends far beyond the exam room.
You're excited about helping establish a new practice where every team member contributes to improving the health of the Wakefield community.
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven culture
About Greater Seacoast Health
Greater Seacoast Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing integrated, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare for everyone in our community.
We believe exceptional healthcare begins by caring for the whole person, and every member of our team plays an important role in helping our patients achieve healthier lives.
Our Values Guide Everything We Do
Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Ready to Help Build Something Great?
If you're looking for more than just your next position—if you're looking for the opportunity to help launch a new primary care practice while making a meaningful impact every day—we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the founding team at Greater Seacoast Health's Somersworth Primary Care practice.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and connect patients with essential community resources like housing, food, and financial assistance. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans within the primary care practice.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 50% have no call, 80% 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 ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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