Behavioral Health Clinician II

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 93952

Are you ready for a change? Looking to become part of a multidisciplinary team focused on providing alternative healthcare to patients within a specialty care practice? Interested in bridging together medical care and behavioral health care for patients? Consider a role as a behavioral health clinician integrated into a specialty care setting. This is a 20-hour position, located within MaineHealth Waldo Hospital's Physical & Integrative Medicine at 37 Mortland Road in Searsport as well as the Belfast Weight Management Program at 119 Northport Avenue in Belfast. This position provides behavioral health treatment to the patients of the practices in collaboration with the medical providers to ensure care is integrated which enhances the patient experience. The practices values the partnership with behavioral health clinicians and work collaboratively to optimize patient outcomes. Being integrated into a practice reduces stigma for patients, increasing their willingness to participate in care.

The clinician's role includes providing screening, assessments, and focused brief treatment to patients of the practices. Treatment structure includes individual, family, and group work. Additional functions of the role include providing curbside consultation to providers, linking patients to additional services and supports, and participating in population health activities that targets the health and wellbeing of specific groups of people. Persons interested in this position must be comfortable working with all patients of the practice, as well as providing treatment to families. Knowledge of and interest in treating substance use disorders is preferred.

Your work is enhanced by being part of larger team with solid experience in integrated work. Collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the MaineHealth system adds to the experience. Individual supervision, group supervision, psychiatry consultation, and quarterly trainings are benefits of this position.

Minimum Qualifications: LCSW or LCPC licensed in the state of Maine.

Summary:
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)

1. Education: Master's degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
2. License/Certifications: Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
3. Experience: At least two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $34.35to $46.46 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact emily.crouse@mainehealth.org

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