Medical Social Worker Jobs in Maine
Medical Social Worker jobs in Maine are concentrated in hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and home health agencies, with demand at every level from entry-level case coordinator to senior clinical social worker. The largest hiring activity is in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where employers such as MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and MaineGeneral Medical Center maintain consistent openings. Discharge planning, behavioral health integration, and geriatric care coordination are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The MSW is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services provided to hospice patients and their families. Medical Social Workers are core members of the Interdisciplinary Group and provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on the initial and ongoing assessment of needs and identified goals, interventions and services indicated. Services are provided in accordance with the established plan of care and utilize professional training and judgment in monitoring the psychosocial process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
4. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
5. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
6. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
7. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Communication
1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records changes/outcomes as appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
6. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
9. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of chapters to the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.
10. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of to the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.
11. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver coping techniques as appropriate. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
12. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
13. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
14. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
15. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Additional Duties
1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2. Assists and supports the RN Case Manager to ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
3. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes.
4. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
5. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
6. Other duties as delegated.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. A graduate of a Master’s program in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3. Experience in hospice care preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required social work skills.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The MSW is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services provided to hospice patients and their families. Medical Social Workers are core members of the Interdisciplinary Group and provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on the initial and ongoing assessment of needs and identified goals, interventions and services indicated. Services are provided in accordance with the established plan of care and utilize professional training and judgment in monitoring the psychosocial process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
4. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
5. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
6. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
7. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Communication
1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records changes/outcomes as appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
6. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
9. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of chapters to the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.
10. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of to the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.
11. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver coping techniques as appropriate. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
12. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
13. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
14. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
15. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Additional Duties
1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2. Assists and supports the RN Case Manager to ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
3. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes.
4. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
5. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
6. Other duties as delegated.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. A graduate of a Master’s program in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3. Experience in hospice care preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
5. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required social work skills.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine clinical social work license issued by the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for most clinical roles
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing discharge plans in a medical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Familiarity with Maine Medicaid, Medicare, and community resource navigation
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills working alongside physicians and care teams
Medical Social Worker Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical social worker in Maine?
You must earn a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and then obtain licensure through the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure. Most hospital and clinical employers require the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, which involves supervised post-graduate hours and passage of the ASWB Clinical exam. The Maine Board oversees all licensure tiers, including the Licensed Master Social Worker designation for those not yet pursuing clinical licensure.
Which companies hire medical social workers in Maine?
Maine medical social worker roles are posted by Andwell Health Partners, Amedisys, and Affinity Health Management and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maine's hiring is anchored by large integrated health systems with campuses in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta that maintain ongoing openings across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.
Which Maine cities have the most medical social worker jobs?
Bangor, Augusta, and Boothbay are the cities with the most medical social worker openings in Maine. Portland anchors the market as the state's largest metro, home to MaineHealth's flagship campuses, while Bangor reflects Northern Light Health's broad regional network and Augusta concentrates state agency and MaineGeneral roles serving central Maine.
How can I get hired as a medical social worker in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for social work intern or social work associate positions at MaineHealth or Northern Light Health, both of which regularly bring on MSW students and new graduates through field placement agreements that can convert to paid roles. Lateral entry from case management assistant or patient navigator positions is common and recognized by Maine hiring managers as relevant background. Completing your supervised hours toward LMSW licensure and gaining experience with Maine Medicaid populations gives new candidates a meaningful edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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