Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 34662

~ Per Diem / As Needed Position, Varied shifts ~

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

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is a 30-bed Pediatric Unit, serving the children in the state of Maine from birth to young adulthood. From routine check-ups and immunizations to the treatment of life-threatening illnesses and injuries, we provide comprehensive, family-centered healthcare for all of northern New England. Here, children receive care that’s as unique as they are. As Maine’s only full-service children’s hospital, we offer everything from well-child visits to specialized medical and surgical treatment of complex illnesses and injuries. We serve the children in the state of Maine from birth to young adulthood. We have over 20 sub-specialists of Pediatric Services. These range from oncology, general surgery, cardiology and many others.

Summary

The Care Management Social Worker I role is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the biopsychosocial-spiritual status of the patient and family/supports. The social worker will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team members, both internal and external to the organization to facilitate discussions regarding discharge options as they relate to complex situations, facility placement, or community resources in the context of the patient’s health insurance, available support, location and other eligibility factors.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited school required.
• License/Certifications: Licensed by the State of Maine as LMSW or LMSW-CC required.
• Experience: Two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• 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 sarah.evan@mainehealth.org