Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 744

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

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Clinician position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment.

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Monday - Friday, 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), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional (LCPC-c) is required

Position Summary

We are looking for a Clinician to join our team. This individual will provide individual and group-based substance use disorder counseling to pregnant and parenting people at the Addiction Resource Center (ARC), which is licensed under MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital and managed by MaineHealth Behavioral Health. The role involves working closely with the medical director who manages the psychiatric care and medications for substance use disorders for this population, and providing counseling services in the office and community. A strong desire to work with people and their families working toward or maintaining their recovery is needed. Knowledge of substance use disorders, family systems, and child protective services is preferred.

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for evaluation, assessment, and providing treatment for persons who present with substance use-related issues, and/or mental health problems. Services can be provided to family members or concerned persons affected by someone's substance misuse. Duties include providing evaluation and treatment recommendations; referring to appropriate services; and providing education and counseling to clients, family members, and affected others. Evaluation and treatment occur within programs of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Department. Group facilitation is an essential part of position responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Addictions Treatment, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

2. License/Certifications: Conditional Licensure in Social Work or Counseling (LMSW-cc, LCPC-cc) required.

3. Experience: One year of previous experience in counseling adolescents and adults dealing with substance use-related and mental health issues required. Two years of prior sobriety if in recovery at time of hire. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of an OPBH Clinician I role.

4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.