Medical Social Worker

Elara Caring; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Elara Caring in Portland, ME is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker to support home health patients and families across southern Maine. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and connect families with community resources to remove barriers to safe home recovery.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, active Maine license, and the ability to travel up to 50% throughout the service area.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work required.
• Current Maine Social Worker license in good standing.
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Provide counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Connect patients with community programs and financial resources.
• Identify barriers affecting patient safety or home care.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Documentation

Advocacy

Travel flexibility

Education

MSW or DSW in Social Work

Maine Social Worker license

Tools

None

Job description

Medical Social Worker MSW PRN Home Health

Make a Difference Beyond the Clinical Visit

A safe recovery at home often depends on more than medical care. Patients may also need emotional support, financial resources, transportation, housing assistance, or help navigating community programs.

Elara Caring is hiring a PRN Medical Social Worker to support home health patients and families throughout Portland and surrounding southern Maine communities.

You will work independently in the community while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team. Every visit gives you an opportunity to remove barriers, advocate for your patients, and help families move forward with confidence.

• One-on-one support in the patient’s home
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Supportive interdisciplinary clinical team
• Independence and flexibility in the field
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• Opportunities for professional growth
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits based on eligibility

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients’ psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs
• Complete initial social work evaluations and follow-up visits
• Provide counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and caregivers
• Connect patients and families with community programs and financial resources
• Identify barriers that may affect a patient’s safety or ability to remain at home
• Participate in developing and updating individualized Plans of Care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Communicate changes or concerns affecting patient safety and well-being
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Current Maine Social Worker license in good standing
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong communication, counseling, documentation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area with 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

Compensation for this position is $70 per point, based on the company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting.