About MDI Hospital

Rooted in Community. Inspired by Care.
Mount Desert Island Hospital isn’t just a place where care is delivered — it’s where care begins, where it grows, and where it connects us all. Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Acadia National Park, MDI Hospital is deeply woven into the fabric of island life. We’re not just serving a community — we are the community.

A Place Where You Belong.
At MDI Hospital, every team member is more than a healthcare professional — they’re a neighbor, a friend, a familiar face in the grocery store or on the hiking trail. We believe that healing happens best when people feel seen, supported, and valued. That’s why we foster a workplace where everyone belongs, where voices are heard, and where your contributions truly matter.

Small Town Heart, Big Impact.
Though we serve a small, close-knit population, our reach is wide and our impact deep. We offer a full spectrum of care — from family medicine and behavioral health to emergency services and specialty care — all grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. Our partnerships with organizations like Penn Medicine and the MDI Biological Laboratory help us bring world-class resources to our rural setting.

A Culture of Connection.
We believe that wellness is a shared journey. Whether it’s through community wellness programs, school-based health initiatives, or simply taking the time to listen, we’re here to walk alongside our patients and each other. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and always ready to lend a hand — or an ear.

Come Grow With Us.
Working at MDI Hospital means being part of something bigger than yourself. It means joining a team that values your well-being, supports your growth, and celebrates your unique strengths. Whether you’re new to the island or have called it home for years, you’ll find a place here — not just to work, but to belong.

Summary:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides timely coordination of quality healthcare services to meet individual’s specific healthcare needs in a cost-effective manner; this involves adaptability to meet community members at health centers, in their home or other community sites. Provides and coordinates care with patients and involved persons for an appropriate plan that meets the medical, rehabilitative and financial needs of the individual. Works to provide community members support for social determinant of health barriers. Uses motivational interviewing techniques, advocacy skills and knowledge of mental health and community resources to overcome barriers, offering assistance of community organizations, other team members, and care coordination as appropriate. Applies social work methods and theory to the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psycho-social dysfunction, disability or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders. Provides emotional and mental health counseling to groups or individuals.  

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

1. Current Maine license in clinical social work-LCSW

2. Master’s degree in clinical social work for an accredited institution.

3. AHA Basic Life Support.

4. Valid Drivers License.  

Experience Required:

1. Minimum two years of experience in the field of license.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of health, social service, and funding sources.

3. Experience in community and hospital social work and discharge planning preferred.

4. Experience counseling individuals and groups with behavioral, emotional and behavioral disorders.

5. Motivational interviewing experience preferred.

Special Requirements:

1. Within the scope of practice and license, must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision, capability to make independent decisions regarding counseling, education or referral of patients. Maintains confidentiality.

2. Reliable personal vehicle or mode of transportation. 

Cognitive Requirements:

1. Emotional maturity, resilience and stability.

2. Knowledge of best practice standards and ethics.

3. Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize.

4. Ability to form collaborative, proactive and patient-focused relationships to focus, facilitate and maximize client healthcare outcomes.

5. Demonstrated communication and leadership skills with healthcare team members to facilitate maximal client outcomes.

Physical Demands:

1. Able to sit, stand, walk for 8 hour shifts.

2. Able to carry 20 pounds.

3. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Environment:

1. Occasional potential for exposure to blood/body fluids.

2. High stress potential.

3. Frequent use of VDT and contact with third party payers.