Behavioral Health Clinician (I or II) - ACT, Supervision Available
About The Position
MaineHealth Behavioral Health provides assertive community treatment (ACT) services for people with significant behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatric providers, registered nurses, case managers, therapists and an employment specialist. The ACT program is based on national standards and is intended to prevent psychiatric hospitalization and criminal justice involvement. The goal is to improve patient functioning in the least restrictive setting, while strengthening family, work, school and community ties. 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
- 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)
- 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.
Responsibilities
- conducting assessments
- developing treatment plans
- providing direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- maintaining clinical records
- collaborating with community providers
- participating in team meetings to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- a flexible work policy
- student loan assistance
- training and education
- well-being resources for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
