School of Social Work

Social Worker – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
Full time – Days

The Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Maine Medical Center is seeking a licensed clinical Social Worker to join its growing team. Responsibilities include evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families, and provision of diagnostic/preventive and treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy. The clinician will also provide complex discharge planning, coordinate aftercare services, and make referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan. This clinician will be joining a dedicated care team of outpatient clinicians, case managers, psychiatry providers, and administrative support staff. The clinic is located on the hospital’s flagship campus in Portland, Maine, and offers the opportunity to participate in specialty clinics, teaching, research, and grand rounds.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Maine State licensure to practice as a LCSW.
• 2+ years of work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred, in order to have

  proficiency in psychosocial assessment and treatment. Must have considerable knowledge of community resources and agencies and how to use them in resolving complex problems related to health, illness and disability.

• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well as principles of social welfare. Ability to teach basic social work principles and applications to the medical setting.

  For more information or to apply, please click here or visit www.careersatmainehealth.org.

  About Maine Medical Center:

  Maine Medical Center is a complete healthcare resource for the people of greater Portland, the entire state of Maine and Northern New England. With a history dating back to 1864, Maine Medical Center is the state’s largest medical center and the flagship facility of MaineHealth, with 637 beds and more than

7,000 employees. In addition, we have achieved MagnetTM status in recognition of our commitment to the highest standards of nursing excellence. Maine Medical Center’s unique role as both a community hospital and a referral center requires an unparalleled depth and breadth of services, including the state’s only medical school, through a partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, and a world- class biomedical research center, the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.

Inside and out, you’ll find what you’re looking for when you join Maine Medical Center. As the largest hospital in northern New England, MMC is committed to helping you grow professionally throughout your career. From tuition assistance and scholarships, to ongoing education, leadership training, mentoring and promotion opportunities, we offer the resources you need to achieve your career goals.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.