Clinical Social Worker - Remote

Acentra Health, LLC; Maine; Remote; USD 67,300 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Acentra Health, LLC seeks a Clinical Social Worker (LCPC/LCSW) to conduct assessments for Medicaid services. This remote role involves evaluating eligibility for personal care services and ensuring individuals receive appropriate support to stay in or transition back to home settings. Candidates must hold an active LCSW or LCPC license in Maine and have a minimum of two years’ experience in mental healthcare. Comprehensive health benefits and competitive compensation between $67,300 and $80,000 per year are offered.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted LCSW or LCPC license for the state of Maine.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in behavioral/mental healthcare.
• Minimum of one year of assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with youth and treatment teams.
• Determine beneficiary eligibility using standardized assessment tools.
• Ensure services are appropriate based on beneficiaries’ needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Medical record abstracting

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Job Summary

Acentra Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker (LCPC/LCSW) (Remote) to join our growing team. The role involves conducting comprehensive, needs‑based eligibility assessments for individuals applying for Medicaid‑funded personal care services delivered in private homes, adult care settings, or supervised living environments. You will evaluate level‑of‑care criteria to support informed, person‑centered determinations that enable individuals to remain in or safely transition back to home and community‑based settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment with youth, guardian, and treatment team members.
• Determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria using state‑approved standardized assessment tools for specific services.
• Ensure services provided on a needs basis in quantities appropriate to the beneficiary’s unmet need based on severity, functioning, physical, or cognitive impairment.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment at the highest standards.
• Conduct new, expedited, annual, and change‑of‑status assessments within established timeframes.
• Include an interview with family members and informal caregivers.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license for the state of Maine.
• Graduate from an accredited Master’s Degree Program.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in behavioral/mental healthcare.
• Minimum of one year of assessment experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Medical record abstracting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the organization of medical records and medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility and strong organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package, including comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is USD $67,300.00 – USD $80,000.00 per year.

EEO Statement

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.