PRN Medical Social Worker

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Make a Difference Beyond the Clinical Visit
Elara Caring is hiring a part-time Medical Social Worker to support home health patients and families throughout Portland and surrounding southern Maine communities.
This is meaningful work. You will help patients navigate emotional, social, financial, and environmental challenges that may affect their ability to remain safely at home. You will work independently in the community while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team.
Why Join Elara Caring?
One-on-one care in the patient’s home
Meaningful relationships with patients and families
Supportive interdisciplinary clinical team
Independence in the field
Continuing education opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
Opportunities for professional growth
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits based on eligibility
What You’ll Do
Assess patients’ psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs
Complete initial social work evaluations and follow-up visits
Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and caregivers
Connect families with community programs and financial resources
Participate in developing and updating individualized Plans of Care
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members
Communicate changes or concerns affecting patient safety and well-being
Support discharge planning and continuity of care
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
What You’ll Bring
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Current Maine Social Worker license in good standing
At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
Strong communication, counseling, documentation, and advocacy skills
Ability to work independently in patients’ homes
Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area with 50% travel required
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you want to use your social work experience to help patients overcome barriers, access essential resources, and remain safely at home, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and help us care where our patients call home.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara. com.
Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers. elara. com/us/en/benefits
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