Community Care Social Worker: Care Coordination & Support

Mount Desert Island Hospital; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Wellness program with reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Hospital is seeking an Integrated Care Team Social Worker to coordinate timely, high-quality healthcare services for individuals across health centers, home, and community settings.

The role uses motivational interviewing, advocacy, and knowledge of mental health resources to overcome barriers and connect patients with needed supports, ensuring plans meet medical, rehabilitative, and financial needs.

Qualifications

• Current Maine licensure in social work is required.
• Bachelor degree in social work from an accredited program.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely, quality healthcare services for individuals.
• Connect patients with community resources and support systems.
• Use motivational interviewing to overcome barriers and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide emotional and mental health support through social work methods.

Skills

Social work

Motivational interviewing

Counseling

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Maine licensure in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

AHA Basic Life Support

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Mount Desert Island Hospital is seeking an Integrated Care Team Social Worker to coordinate timely, high-quality healthcare services for individuals across health centers, home, and community settings.

The role uses motivational interviewing, advocacy, and knowledge of mental health resources to overcome barriers and connect patients with needed supports, ensuring plans meet medical, rehabilitative, and financial needs.