Licensed Clinican - FHR-Bangor, ME

Licensed Clinician - $70,000 p/yr ($5,000.00 Sign on Bonus)

Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM, Rotating on call required

Full Time

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Lead Clinician to provide intensive treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services for individuals experiencing multiple life challenges, such as homelessness, unemployment, addictive disorders, legal involvement, and/or significant medical conditions.

Are you a compassionate and skilled mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in people's lives? We invite you to join our warm and welcoming team as a Licensed Clinician. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide therapeutic support to individuals and families facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges. Our organization is committed to fostering a supportive environment, where you can thrive while helping others. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals in a setting that values holistic healing and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for mental health care, showcasing strong empathy and communication skills. You will be instrumental in developing tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client, fostering their journey toward recovery and well-being. In addition to direct client interaction, you'll also have the chance to participate in community outreach initiatives, helping to raise awareness about mental health issues. Join us in our mission to create a more compassionate world, one client at a time. Your expertise as a Licensed Clinician can change lives and build a healthier community!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Integrate a variety of treatment modalities and clinical interactions
• Facilitate staff clinical supervision
• Assesses mental health status, safety and any potential medication contraindication
• Provide therapy using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Engage in case management activities to coordinate care and resources for clients.
• Collect and analyze research data to contribute to the development of best practices in therapeutic interventions.
• Stay informed about current trends and advancements in mental health treatment and participate in ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree required
• Licensed in the state of Maine: LCPC, LCSW
• Experience in behavioral health or working with individuals with mental health conditions preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients.
• Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients, including coordination and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT); assumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising the overall Community Service Plan in collaboration with the client and ITT; provides therapy utilizing evidence-based practices (i.e., CBT-P, CBT, DBT, CAMS, MI), symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the Community Service Plan as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families, and advocate for clients rights and preferences.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serves as a backup to evening and weekend staff
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (2) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions include: Ongoing interaction with consumers and staff, potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other common conditions in a healthcare environment, and Interaction with consumers who may display aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors.

PRIMARY WORK HOURS: As scheduled.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.