Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

at Maine Veterans' Home in Bangor, Maine, United States

Job Description

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Bangor, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44+Hogan+Rd+Bangor+ME+USA+04401-5602)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join Our Mission to Serve Those Who Served

Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. We are proud to provide high-quality long-term care to Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents in a respectful, mission-driven environment.

If you are passionate about serving those who have sacrificed for our country and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial support services to residents and their families. This role works collaboratively with nursing, therapy, medical staff, and administration to ensure residents’ emotional, social, and discharge planning needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed

+ Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

+ Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families

+ Assist discharge planning

+ Connect residents and families with community resources and benefits

+ Support residents during transitions, changes in condition, or end-of-life care

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations

What We Offer

+ Competitive salary

+ Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)

+ Generous paid time off

+ Supportive, mission-focused work environment

+ Opportunity to serve Veterans and their families with honor and respect

Why Work with Us?

At Maine Veterans’ Homes – Bangor, our mission is rooted in service, respect, and compassion. Every team member plays a vital role in honoring the legacy of Maine’s Veterans by providing exceptional care in a home-like setting.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of those who served our nation, we invite you to apply today.

Requirements

+ Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of Maine

+ Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required

+ Experience in long-term care, healthcare, or geriatric settings preferred

+ Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills

+ Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

+ Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.

+ Basic computer skills

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.