Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
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Position Summary:
The Social Worker is responsible for providing social service functions for the rehab unit. The incumbent
shall be responsible for providing case coordination and full range of social work services including
assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent
with the position’s qualification, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also
demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem
solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Assists in performance
improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
Essential Duties:
• Performs initial assessments on patients to determine appropriate social service needs and initiates
discharge planning needs.
• Develops individualized treatment plans; always documents assessments.
• Meets regularly with patients and families to enhance coping skills, adjustment to disease process, and
strengthen the natural support network.
• Documents Interactions.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Communicates with physicians regarding social service and complex discharge planning needs of the
patient.
• Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community.
• Maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed.
• Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated
plans.
• Collaborates with Case Managers and other members of the healthcare team to provide for
psychosocial assistance.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of
care.
• Acts on identified performance improvement issues as appropriate.
• Actively participates in Multi-disciplinary team meetings and other meetings.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of patient/physician information.
• Completes Health Educational requirements as required.
CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:
Education and Experience:
• Licensed or license eligible as a Social Worker
• 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Discharge planning knowledge/experience helpful.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
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