Palliative Care Social Worker

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Social Worker to join its interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious illnesses. Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, providing grief support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. With a commitment to community and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Maine state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required.
• Experience in providing psychosocial support to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling and facilitate family meetings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Psychosocial Support

Grief Counseling

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Community Resource Navigation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Mid Coast Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 31757

~ 8 Hours/week, Limited Part-time, Day shift ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required

The Palliative Care Social Worker is an integral member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team which delivers patient- and family-centered care to individuals of all ages living with serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to maximize the quality of life and align the individual's medical care with what matters most to them. Key responsibilities of the Palliative Care SW include evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing targeted counseling including anticipatory grief support, facilitating family meetings and goal-setting discussions, making referrals to community resources, and engaging in effective interdisciplinary team collaboration. This role will work primarily in the outpatient clinic in Brunswick and may also meet patient and family needs at the hospital or in other specialty practice settings through palliative care outreach (in person and/or via telehealth).

Summary
The Social Worker – MCH role works as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide individuals, families, and care givers with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising patients and family caregivers of community resources and supports and helping to guide individuals through the process as needed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
2. License/Certifications: Current Maine licensure as a LCSW required.
3. Experience: N/A
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]