Social Worker / Care Management - Primary Care

Description

Medical Group Practices

Professional - Clinical

Req # : 44469

~ 40 Hours / week, Full-time, Day shift ~

Hybrid (up to 2 days / week remote after training is completed)

Maine State Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is required

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LSW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our SWs 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!

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.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education : Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
• License / Certifications : Active license by the Maine State Board of Social Work required.
• Experience : Experience providing therapeutic services to adult and pediatric patients with chronic medical issues required. Experience in client advocacy and case management required.

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@mainehealth.org