Behavioral Health Clinician II - Pediatrics

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 3414

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.

~ 20 Hours/week, Part-time, Day shift ~

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

Be ready to bring a value to primary care that has become the desired for providers and patients. Integrating behavioral health services in a medical setting enhances the overall care of patients. It increases provider comfort with treating behavioral health and it increases access to services while reducing stigma.

This is an opportunity for a Behavioral Health Clinician with interest, training and/or experience integrating behavioral health services into pediatrics. This position will be supporting multipleMaineHealthPediatric practices within our southern region. Persons interested in this position must be comfortable working with kids of all ages (0-26). We seek someone who is flexible, strong communicator, and a strength in team integration.

This is a 20-hour position with benefits, primarily remote with some opportunity to be hybrid. The role would include providing screening, assessments, and brief focused treatment to patients of the practices. Treatment structure includes individual, family, and group work, meeting with patients in person and virtually through telehealth.

In addition to the clinical treatment, the clinician helps connect patients with additional resource, provides consultations and training to providers, and has the opportunity to participate in population health activities that targets the health and wellbeing of specific groups of people.

The work is enhanced by being part of a medical team with solid experience in integrated work, in addition to collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the MaineHealth system. Individual supervision, psychiatry consultation, group supervision, and quarterly trainings are added benefits of this position.

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.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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