Licensed Clinician - (LCPC, LMFT)- Biddeford, ME

MPAC Healthcare • Biddeford, ME

9h • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Clinician (LCPC or LMFT) to provide patient-centered behavioral health care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility setting. This autonomous, on-site role offers the ability to manage a caseload and schedule within a 40-hour work week, with most time devoted to clinical work and the remainder to documentation and facility correspondence. The clinician works with residents and their families and serves as an active lead member of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurse practitioners.

The clinician provides initial assessments, uses psychotherapy to address mental health issues, and offers ongoing support. The position also requires maintaining documentation and staying current on Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans. MPAC describes the role as offering the independence of private practice without the burden of running a back office, along with organizational support and opportunities for ongoing education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Valid LMFT or LCPC license in the state where applying.
• Two years of counseling and therapy experience.
• Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with multiple parties in multiple settings.
• Strong organizational skills to manage patient needs and documentation.
• Comfort working in the changing environment of a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of the Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nursing home space.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessments, psychotherapy to address mental health issues, and ongoing support to residents.
• Work on-site with residents and their families.
• Function as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners addressing residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Manage a caseload and schedule.
• Complete required documentation and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans.
• Communicate and collaborate with facility staff, residents, families, social services teams, and other MPAC providers.
• Coordinate with the facility team and Regional Clinical Manager to support the success of clinical programs.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off, including personal, sick, CME, and holidays.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility and autonomy.
• Ongoing education through workshops, one-on-one or small-group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
• Support for work/life balance.
• Long-term career opportunities at a rapidly growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time