Senior Clinician

Covenant Health•Lewiston, ME

10d

About The Position

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to join its Behavioral Health team in Lewiston, Maine. The Senior Clinician provides clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to other clinicians while maintaining an active patient caseload and delivering care to patients experiencing psychiatric and/or chemical dependency challenges. The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes. The position includes conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, facilitating group meetings, providing crisis intervention, and coordinating discharge planning and follow-up care. The Senior Clinician also supports staff development, program activities, documentation quality, and compliance with hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Current Maine clinical license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) may be accepted for Chemical Dependency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical supervision or leadership experience.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training; if not already held, it must be obtained before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Clinicians I and II.
Promote professionalism, accountability, and a positive work environment among clinical staff.
Conduct monthly chart audits and support compliance with hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Manage an assigned patient caseload and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress and communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary care team.
Facilitate group meetings and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning, including follow-up appointments, treatment recommendations, and community resources.
Collaborate with community providers and agencies to support continuity of care.
Assist with program development, staff education, and clinical in-services.
Support appropriate patient assignments and contribute to clinician development and retention.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and applicable mandated reporting guidelines.