About this opportunity
Elara Caring lists this Speech Language Pathologist SLP opportunity in kennebunk, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Medical Social Worker (MSW) PRN
Make a Difference Beyond the Clinical Visit
A patient’s well-being depends on more than medical care. Your support can help patients and families access resources, navigate challenges, and remain safely at home.
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.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
Provide personalized, one-on-one support
Work independently in the community
Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team
Help patients access essential services and resources
Enjoy flexibility based on patient needs and visit availability
Access continuing education and professional development opportunities
Receive tuition reimbursement if eligible
Participate in a 401(k) with company match
Access medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits based on eligibility
What You’ll Do
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
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 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
Bring Your Expertise Where It Matters Most
Use your social work experience to help patients overcome barriers, access essential resources, and remain safely at home.
The base salary for this position is $70.00 to $80.00 per point, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.
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
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
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Worksite address
kennebunk, ME, 04043, US
Who can apply
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