(LMSW) Clinical Counselor I - Hospice & Palliative Care, Gardiner, F/T, 40hrs./week, $6000 Sign On!
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Certified Hospice

150 Dresden Avenue
Gardiner, Maine, 04345
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 I in Hospice & Palliative Care. 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.

This position features a $6000 sign on bonus for New Hires

The Hospice Social Worker provides emotional support to terminally ill individuals and their family members. Social Work support is provided in whatever setting the patient and family call home. This position provides education and support to the community via attendance at community events such as volunteer agency trainings, Hospice Education Day, and speaking engagements to promote hospice and palliative care in the community. The Hospice Social Worker may act as a Preceptor to new social work staff and is part of a dynamic team that includes Medical Director, Nurses, Chaplains, Therapists, and Home Health Aides.

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 DSM-IV, major psychiatric diagnosis, medications, and community mental health system and services.
Has knowledge of effective crisis intervention.
Performs thorough and accurate pre-bereavement and bereavement assessments.
Is an engaged and collegial member of the IDT.

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!