Behavioral Health Clinician (I or II) - Developmental Disorders PHP, Supervision Available

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 29235

For a limitedtimeMaineHealth is offering up to$10,000Sign onbonus for all eligibleBehavioral 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), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Conditional (LMFT-c)is required

Summary:

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our passionate and dedicated care team of MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor for our Developmental Disorders Partial Hospital Program. Fast paced, challenging work for the right clinician who enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team. The Behavioral Health Clinician role evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families and provides diagnostic/preventive and treatment user services including individual, family and group therapy. The Behavioral Health Clinician works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs. This role works in the Spring Harbor Hospital Developmental Disorders Partial Hospital Program and may supervise other social work/clinical counselors, students or other staff.

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.

Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician include:

• Works consistently in a treatment team environment providing relevant information and adapting treatment goals as needed.
• Conducts and documents individual social work evaluation with each patient according to protocols.
• Develops and updates a multi-disciplinary treatment plan for each patient and documents disposition options.
• Identifies cases where family therapy interventions are appropriate and arranges and conducts when indicated.
• Provides individual, group and family therapy oriented to the needs of children with developmental disorders and their caregivers, utilizing evidence-based modalities as applicable.
• Manages referrals and facilitates transportation if needed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
2. 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)
3. 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.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

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