Job Description

Summary

~ Per Diem / As Needed Position / Evenings and Weekend shifts ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a LCSW is required

This is a position for an LCSW that involves the evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients in the Acute Psychiatric Care Unit of the Emergency Department.

The social worker in the acute psychiatry unit must be able to quickly establish rapport with a diverse variety of patients; have excellent diagnostic skills; be able to multitask in a fast paced environment; communicate with colleagues in the ED, family and outpatient providers; utilize crisis intervention skills, and have knowledge of a broad array of community resources and systems.

Hours- evenings and weekends

Position Summary

This is a position for the professional social worker that involves the evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families, and provision of diagnostic/preventive and treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy. Also provides complex discharge planning, coordinates aftercare services, and makes referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan. The employee works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with institutional and social work/clinical counselor policies. May supervise other social workers, students, or other staff.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) * Education: Knowledge of social work theories, techniques and therapies, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well as principles of social welfare as acquired through completion of a Master\'s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

• License/Certifications: Licensure by the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure as an LCSW or LMSW-CC.
• Experience: Two or more years work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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.

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