Social Worker - MHMG

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 61,256 - 82,867; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Portland, ME is seeking a licensed social worker (LSW) to join the Lend a Hand care management program. The role provides complex care management in the primary care setting, focusing on social drivers of health and access to safety net resources.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with hybrid flexibility after training. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Social Work, active Maine State Board license, and experience delivering therapeutic services to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required.
• Active Maine LSW license required.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to adults and children with chronic medical issues.
• Experience in client advocacy and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex care management in the primary care setting.
• Help patients overcome barriers and progress toward health-related goals.

Skills

Social work

Care management

Therapeutic services

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

LSW license

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 87150

Lend A Hand Social Worker Job Posting:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LSW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our Social Workers provide complex care management in the primary care setting. Through sensitivity to social drivers of health, understanding of the role behavioral health challenges often play in a patient's overall health, and deep knowledge of socioeconomic safety net systems and resources, the Social Worker helps patients overcome barriers and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient centered team, consider joining us! ~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~ Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed) Maine State License Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is required.

Summary:
The Social Worker - MHMG role provides professional social work services that support the goal of the Population Health program to deliver risk-based population management services to patients at all times during their tenure of care.

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
2. License/Certifications: Active license by the Maine State Board of Social Work required.
3. Experience: Experience providing therapeutic services to adult and pediatric patients with chronic medical issues required. Experience in client advocacy and case management required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00to $82,867.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.