Behavioral Health Clinician (I or II) - ACT, Supervision Available

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical

Req # : 50630

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to$10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.

~ 40 Hours / week, Full-Time, Day shift ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional (LCPC-c), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Conditional (LMFT-c)is required

Summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health provides assertive community treatment (ACT) services for people with significant behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatric providers, registered nurses, case managers, therapists and an employment specialist. The ACT program is based on national standards and is intended to prevent psychiatric hospitalization and criminal justice involvement.The goal is to improve patient functioning in the least restrictive setting, while strengthening family, work, school and community ties.

Level I : The role of Behavioral Health Clinician I, working under a conditional license, involves providing comprehensive care and support to clients with behavioral health needs. The key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. The counselor is also responsible for maintaining clinical records, collaborating with community providers, and participating in team meetings to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Clinician I will be under direct clinical supervision to work towards independent licensure.

Level II : The role of Behavioral Health Clinician II, working under an independent license, involves providing comprehensive care and support to clients with behavioral health needs. The key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education : Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
• License / Certifications : Level I : LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR). Level II : Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
• Experience : Level I : Behavioral health experience including internship prior to becoming a conditionally licensed clinician. Level II : At least two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.evan@mainehealth.org