Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Elara Caring • Kennebunk, ME

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate PRN Medical Social Worker to support home health patients and families throughout Portland and surrounding southern Maine communities. This position gives you the independence to work directly with patients in their homes while remaining connected to an experienced interdisciplinary team. Your guidance, advocacy, and community knowledge can make a lasting difference for patients and their families.

Requirements

• 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 counseling, communication, documentation, and advocacy skills
• Knowledge of community programs and available patient resources
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial, emotional, financial, and environmental needs
• Complete initial social work evaluations and follow-up visits
• Provide counseling, education, advocacy, and emotional support
• Connect patients and caregivers with community programs and financial resources
• Identify barriers affecting patient safety, recovery, or independence
• Help patients and families navigate healthcare and community services
• Participate in developing and updating individualized Plans of Care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Communicate concerns or changes affecting patient well-being
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level