Supervisor Behavioral Health Homecare & Hospice

Job Summary:

Maine General is a leading provider of compassionate hospice and home health care services. We are dedicated to delivering holistic, patient-centered care that prioritizes quality of life, comfort, and dignity for patients and their families. Our team supports individuals and their loved ones through chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, and end-of-life journeys.

Position: Supervisor, Behavioral Health Homecare & Hospice

Location: Waterville, ME

Schedule: 40 hours per week

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly organized Supervisor of Behavioral Health / Social Work to lead our Homecare and Hospice team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee clinical and psychosocial services, ensuring high-quality care delivery, supporting staff development, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will serve as a key resource for complex case management while fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, direction, and mentorship to behavioral health and social work staff
• Support psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and bereavement services
• Review documentation and ensure adherence to best practices and ethical standards
• Serve as a resource for complex cases, including family dynamics and end-of-life care planning
• Perform staff evaluations and assist with performance management and disciplinary actions

Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to integrate behavioral health and social work into patient care plans
• Coordinate care across providers, ensuring seamless transitions between services and settings
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care for patients and families
• Facilitate access to community resources and advance care planning

Team Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate social work and behavioral health staff
• Determine, coordinate, and supervise daily staffing assignments and coverage levels
• Facilitate staff development programs and ongoing training initiatives
• Monitor team productivity, patient satisfaction, and quality metrics, implementing improvements as needed
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and state requirements
• Lead resolution of complex operational and patient care issues

• Licensure
  
  Required:
  
  Maine state licensure as:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required
• 3–5+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or palliative care
• 1–2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and psychosocial care
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

• Lead a mission-driven behavioral health and social work team across both homecare and hospice
• Make a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical life moments
• Blend clinical expertise with leadership and operational influence
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary care model

At Maine General, you’re not just managing care. You’re part of a mission-driven health system that believes care is better when it’s intentional, collaborative, and centered around both patients and the teams who support them.

Compensation Information:

$32.03 - $56.06 USD Hourly

The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and…