Supervisor Behavioral Health Homecare & Hospice

Job Summary:

MaineGeneral 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.

Job Description:

Position: Supervisor, Behavioral Health Homecare & Hospice

Location: Waterville, ME

Schedule: 40 hours per week

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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

Why MaineGeneral?

At MaineGeneral, 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 market considerations. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Exempt:

Yes

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and p