Behavioral Health Clinician II

MaineHealth•Belfast, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician II works under an independent license to provide comprehensive care and support to patients with behavioral health needs in specialty care practices. The role is a 20-hour position based at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital’s Physical & Integrative Medicine in Searsport and the Belfast Weight Management Program in Belfast. The clinician works in collaboration with medical providers to integrate behavioral health and medical care, enhance the patient experience, and support patient outcomes. The clinician provides screening, assessments, and focused brief treatment to practice patients through individual, family, and group work. The role also includes curbside consultation to providers, connecting patients with additional services and supports, and participating in population health activities focused on the health and well-being of specific groups. The clinician should be comfortable working with all patients of the practices and providing treatment to families. The position is supported by an experienced integrated-care team, including psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians, and offers individual and group supervision, psychiatry consultation, and quarterly trainings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or a related field.
Maine licensure as an LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
At least two years of behavioral health experience, including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.
Comfort working with all patients of the practice and providing treatment to families.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and interest in treating substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health treatment to patients in collaboration with medical providers.
Conduct screening and assessments.
Develop treatment plans and provide focused brief treatment.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy or treatment.
Provide curbside consultation to providers.
Link patients to additional services and supports.
Participate in population health activities targeting the health and well-being of specific groups.