Social Worker II - Palliative Care, Mid Coast Region

MedStar Health; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Palliative Care in the Mid Coast Region. This role entails evaluating psychosocial needs and providing therapeutic support to patients living with serious illness. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Social Work, have relevant licensure, and possess two years of experience in a health-related field. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Training and well-being resources

Qualifications

• Must have Maine state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Requires two years of relevant health or mental health experience.
• Competency in essential social work functions is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, family, and group therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and conduct psychosocial evaluations.
• Facilitate family meetings and refer patients to community services.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Palliative Care, Mid Coast Region

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to a $5,000 Sign-on bonus for all eligible Social Workers!

Current MaineHealth employee members are ineligible; former members are ineligible until more than 3 months of separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.

~ 32 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~

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

This role primarily serves patients in MaineHealth's Mid Coast Region in their homes, via phone, or through telehealth. It may also involve providing care to patients and families in the local palliative care clinic.

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Social Worker is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team delivering patient- and family-centered care to individuals of all ages living with serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to maximize quality of life and align medical care with patient preferences. Responsibilities include evaluating psychosocial needs, providing counseling and anticipatory grief support, facilitating family meetings, making community resource referrals, and collaborating with the care team. This position supports patients in the Mid Coast area and the larger MaineHealth Home-Based Palliative Care team.

The role involves evaluating psychosocial needs and providing diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services, including individual, family, and group therapy. It includes discharge planning, coordinating aftercare, and referring patients to community services. The employee collaborates with health and mental health professionals and offers consultation regarding social and environmental needs, working under general supervision in accordance with policies.

The Social Worker II is responsible for assessment and provision of therapy services, discharge planning, and community referrals.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling from an accredited institution.
• License/Certifications: Valid state license as an LCSW or LMSW-CC.
• Experience: Two years of relevant health or mental health experience preferred; competency in essential social work functions required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: N/A

Additional Information

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 38257

Sign-on bonus details as above.

This position primarily serves patients in the Mid Coast Region, offering in-home, telehealth, or clinic-based care. Work is performed under general supervision, collaborating with the healthcare team.

We offer benefits supporting today’s needs and tomorrow’s planning, including parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

MaineHealth is committed to an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. To apply, please visit the employer’s website directly.

If you have questions, contact [e-mail].