Palliative Care Social Worker

Description

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

If you have questions about this role, please contact Sarah Evan at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org