Home Care Social Worker - Maine Health

~ 32 hours/week, Full-time Days~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC) is preferred or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)is required

Home Care Position Highlights:

• Enjoy a less stressful pace of work, treating one patient at a time
• Case Manage a set number of cases
• Follow patient cases from start to finish
• Have the ability to work closely with patients and families, building better relationships
• Ability to give your full, undivided attention to each patient
• Have the ability to educate patients and family members about care, treatment & diagnosis in a much more in depth manner

Position Summary

The Home Care Social Worker supports MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. The Social Workerprovides skilled, cost effective social work care in a competent holistic manner for a designated group of patients, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of social work care, to empower patients and families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of a Masters Program in Social Work preferred with LCSW licensure. Graduate of a Bachelors program in Social Work required with LSW licensure.
   • LCSW certification requires two years of professional level experience; or
     • LCSW certification requires two years of professional level experience and ongoing supervision as required by state requirements.
     • LSW certification requires two years of professional level experience and ongoing supervision as required by state requirements.
   • LMSW certification requires one year of professional level experience.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine licensure as an LMSW or LCSW. Current, valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy. Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers.
3. Experience: See 'Education"

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.