Senior Clinician

Covenant Health•Lewiston, ME

10d

About The Position

The Senior Clinician serves as a positive role model for unit clinicians and provides individual clinical supervision and weekly group supervision. The role includes completing monthly chart audits, serving as a liaison between unit clinicians and management, supporting compliance with hospital policies and protocols, and managing a caseload of patients with psychiatric and/or chemical dependency diagnoses and their families as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, according to unit and staffing needs. The Senior Clinician contributes to a welcoming learning environment and supports students’ educational experiences. The role also supports the Covenant Health Ministry mission of providing whole-person healing and care to the community, guided by compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Current Maine Social Worker/Clinician license required; must hold an LCSW or LCPC. An LADC may be substituted for chemical dependency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle high-stress situations.
Maintain licensure required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred, or must be obtained before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to Clinicians I and II and others as requested, including weekly group supervision and individual supervision as needed.
Promote accountability and professionalism among clinicians and contribute to clinician retention and a positive work environment.
Complete monthly chart audits for supervisees and collaborate on caseload assignments.
Support compliance with applicable regulations, accreditation requirements, hospital policies, and protocols.
Manage a caseload of patients with psychiatric and/or chemical dependency diagnoses and their families as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team, according to unit and staffing needs.
Complete a biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plan within 48–72 hours of admission, then review it with the patient and obtain the patient’s signature.
Meet with patients within 24 hours of admission; for weekend admissions, meet before the end of the day Monday; meet with patients three times per week thereafter.
Perform face-to-face evaluations as requested or needed, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with community service providers as indicated.
Complete a comprehensive discharge plan, including treatment recommendations, medication follow-up with a physician, outpatient care appointments, and patient placement as indicated.
Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team about patient progress and treatment-related issues.
Facilitate scheduled group meetings, provide immediate crisis intervention, and present unit in-services as requested.
Intervene when a patient is dangerous to self or others using the least restrictive interventions; seclusion or restraint may be used under the direction of an RN.
Participate in program planning and development meetings, cover for absent coworkers, and report patient concerns to the Charge Nurse.
Complete clinical progress notes at least three times per week; document treatment plan reviews within one week, significant events and managed-care reviews as they occur, and discharge summaries within 24 hours of discharge.
Follow professional ethics, staff conduct and confidentiality policies, state and federal confidentiality regulations, and mandated-reporting guidelines for child, adult, and/or elder abuse.
Follow the chain of command and complete mandatory training, competencies, and annual compliance courses within required timeframes.
Maintain the licensure required for the position and float to other departments as needed.
As needed, notify the community of bed availability, build relationships with community partners, monitor presentations for admission criteria and present them to the covering provider when appropriate, and assist with facility searches when the unit is at capacity.
Contribute to creating a welcoming environment and actively support students’ educational experiences, regardless of specific role.
Perform other duties consistent with the role.