Primary Care LCSW

KMA Human Resources Consulting • Brunswick, ME

18d • $63,000 - $73,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trellis Health is seeking a Primary Care LCSW. This role involves direct patient care and working within the care team to offer strategic advice on care plans, emphasizing the LCSW's role in a supportive, multidisciplinary team focused on comprehensive patient wellness. This position will be based in Portland, ME to start and will transfer to the Brunswick office in the spring.

Trellis Health works as an integrated team across primary care, physical therapy, behavioral health, pharmacy, population health, and operations. If you thrive in environments where the path isn’t fully drawn, where possibility outweighs predictability, and where compassion drives every decision, you’ll fit here. Trellis offers great benefits, growth opportunities and the creativity and pace of a startup.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• Current State of Maine Social Work license.
• Experience providing clinical behavioral health services to diverse patient populations, including those with chronic medical issues.
• Experience working in a healthcare practice that has integrated a clinical social worker or other behavioral healthcare provider into a primary care workflow.
• Proven ability to provide crisis intervention and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of therapeutic relationships to foster patient involvement.
• Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being.
• Skill in client advocacy and case management.
• Ability to interact effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge on how to assign and educate supporting roles to ensure the success of the integrated practice.
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, culturally sensitive psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling and crisis intervention services to patients and families.
• Conduct telehealth visits to support and promote access to care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and treatment dates in medical records.
• Provide emotional support, assessment, and mental health interventions for patients.
• Participate in advocacy and help identify resources for patients.
• Provide information and psychoeducation about health/mental health issues to patients, families, and groups.
• Consult with clinic staff and community providers as appropriate on issues involving clinical concerns, resource recommendations, etc.
• Identify, report, and participate in the resolution of patient safety issues.
• Plan and implement special events/support groups for patients.
• Participate in team meetings to provide psychosocial assessment of patients.

Benefits

• Salary in the range $63,000-73,000+ based on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision options
• HSA option
• Retirement plan options
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Rewarding opportunity with an employer who is building a new model of primary care while delivering it in real time, grounded in relationships, access, and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level