Summary

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $5,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Social Workers!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Social Worker position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment.

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

The Palliative Care Social Worker is an integral member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team which delivers patient- and family-centered care to individuals of all ages living with serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to maximize the quality of life and align the individual's medical care with what matters most to them. Key responsibilities of the Palliative Care Social Worker include evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing targeted counseling including anticipatory grief support, facilitating family meetings and goal-setting discussions, making referrals to community resources, and engaging in effective interdisciplinary team collaboration. This role will work primarily in the home-based setting (In-person and via telehealth) and may also meet patient and family needs in the outpatient clinic in Scarborough, at the hospital, or in other specialty practice settings.

Position Summary

This is a position for the professional social worker that involves the evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families, and provision of diagnostic/preventive and treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy. Also provides complex discharge planning, coordinates aftercare services, and makes referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan. The employee works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with institutional and social work/clinical counselor policies. May supervise other social workers, students, or other staff.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Knowledge of social work theories, techniques and therapies, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well as principles of social welfare as acquired through completion of a Master's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. License/Certifications: Licensure by the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure as an LCSW or LMSW-cc.
3. Experience: Two or more years work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.