Social Worker - Utilization Review

Summary

~ Per Diem / As Needed Position ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Position Summary

The Social Worker assesses psychosocial needs of patients. Provides individual and family education and counseling. As part of a multidisciplinary team, identifies issues that can pose a barrier to a safe and timely discharge. Serves as a resource to patients, families, health care team members and the community.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Bachelor's degree In Social Work or similar field required

License/Certifications: Current Maine State Licensure as LCSW, LMSW or LSW required

Experience: At least two years of health care experience under qualified supervision preferred.

Superior inter-personal communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Ability to prioritize effectively

Strong documentation skills

Familiar with child abuse and domestic violence issues along with available community resources

Knowledge of human growth and development, personality disorders, common medical terms, and diagnoses and prognosis.

Counseling ability for patients of all ages and their families

Individuals involved with discharge planning must have knowledge pertaining to:

Clinical and social factors that affect the patient's functional status at discharge

Community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs and assessment skills

Clinical, social, insurance/financial and physical factors that must be considered when evaluating how a patient's expected post-discharge care needs can be met

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