Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Palliative Care

MaineHealth; Scarborough; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and experience in health or mental health settings. You'll be responsible for evaluating psychosocial needs, providing counseling, and collaborating with a diverse team to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and community impact, and take the next step in your career with this fulfilling opportunity.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Development

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling required.
• Two years of relevant experience in health or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychosocial needs and provide targeted counseling.
• Facilitate family meetings and goal-setting discussions.
• Collaborate with health and mental health professionals.

Skills

Psychosocial Evaluation

Counseling

Discharge Planning

Community Resource Referral

Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 26858

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

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.

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

*32 hour/week schedule is also available.

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

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Social Worker is an integral member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team, delivering patient- and family-centered care to individuals of all ages living with serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to maximize quality of life and align medical care with what matters most to the patient. Key responsibilities include evaluating psychosocial needs, providing targeted counseling including anticipatory grief support, facilitating family meetings and goal-setting discussions, making referrals to community resources, and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team. This role primarily works in the outpatient clinic in Scarborough but may also meet patient and family needs at the hospital or other specialty settings through outreach (in person and/or telehealth).

This position involves evaluating psychosocial needs, providing individual, family, and group therapy, conducting complex discharge planning, coordinating aftercare services, and referring to community resources. The social worker collaborates with health and mental health professionals and provides consultation regarding social and environmental needs. Work is performed under general supervision following institutional and social work policies. Supervision of other staff or students may be required.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling from an accredited institution.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state license as an LCSW or LMSW-CC.
3. Experience: Two years of relevant experience in health or mental health preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers a supportive environment with benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

We focus on investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're interested in building a career where collaboration and community impact are valued, apply today.