Care Management Social Worker I

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Care Management Social Worker I to assess biopsychosocial-spiritual status and collaborate with the care team on discharge planning. You will work with patients and families to determine options based on insurance, supports, and resources in context of their location and eligibility.

Required: MSW from an accredited school and Maine LMSW or LMSW-CC license; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited school.
• LMSW or LMSW-CC license issued by the State of Maine.
• Two years hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments of patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to discuss discharge options and placement.
• Navigate insurance coverage, community resources, and eligibility factors for care transitions.

Skills

LMSW License

Discharge planning experience

Education

MSW from accredited school

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 88751

Summary:
The Care Management Social Worker I role is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the biopsychosocial-spiritual status of the patient and family/supports. The social worker will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members, both internal and external to the organization to facilitate discussions regarding discharge options as they relate to complex situations, facility placement, or community resources in the context of the patient’s health insurance, available support, location and other eligibility factors.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited school required.
2. License/Certifications: Licensed by the State of Maine as LMSW or LMSW-CC required.
3. Experience: Two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $66,123.20to $89,481.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.