(LMSW) Clinical Counselor I - HomeCare, Skowhegan, 32-40hrs./weekly, $6000 Sign on Bonus
64 or 80

HomeCare Team Skowhegan

165 North Avenue
Skowhegan, Maine, 04976
United States

MaineGeneral Health is a leading health care system that is proud of the culture of excellence, compassion and collaboration that extends to our patients and their families. We are committed to attracting people who share our values and strive to provide excellent customer service. We are offering an exciting full-time opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Clinical Counselor II in HomeCare. If you have a passion for service excellence…we want to hear from you!

Position Highlights:
Excellent work among excellent colleagues
Competitive benefit package including several health plans, medical spending accounts, dental, life and disability options.
Generous earned time program.
Retirement plans with potential for employer contributions.

The Hospice & Homecare Social Worker provides emotional support to individuals and families in all phases of illness, including end of life. Social Work support is provided in whatever setting the patient and family call home. The social worker may act as a preceptor to new social work staff.

Responsibilities:
Provides appropriate information/education to patients/caregivers including patient/caregiver rights and responsibilities.
Addresses psychosocial needs in a holistic manner in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and IDT.
Has knowledge of community mental health system and services.
Performs thorough and accurate pre-bereavement and bereavement assessments.
Is an engaged and collegial member of the IDT.
Has knowledge of effective crisis intervention

The ideal candidate will have:
Licensed at the Master level by the State Board of Social Work licensing required.
Maine Driver's License required
Master's degree in Social Work required
1 year or more of pertinent experience preferred

LCSW's are encouraged to apply