Home Care Social Worker

MaineHealth; Edgecomb (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Home Health and Hospice team. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to provide personalized care, focusing on one patient at a time. You'll engage deeply with patients and their families, empowering them through education and support. The position emphasizes a holistic approach, ensuring that each patient receives tailored care to achieve their wellness goals. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth, while making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Maine state licensure as LMSW or LCSW required.
• Valid Driver's License and current BLS Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic social work care for patients through assessment and planning.
• Manage a set number of cases, following them from start to finish.

Skills

Social Work

Patient Education

Case Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Home Health and Hospice

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 26712

~ 24 Hours/week, Part-time, Day shift~

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

Summary:
The Social Worker - MHCAH role provides 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: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required. Master's Degree in Social Work preferred.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine licensure as an LMSW or LCSW required. Valid Driver's License, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy. Current BLS Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: LCSW and LSW's require two years of experience and ongoing supervision as required by state required. LMSW's requires one year of professional experience.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Sarah Evan at [e-mail]