Clinical Counselor

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 231

~ Per Diem / Weekday Scheduling Options Available ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional(LCPC-c)is required

MaineHealth Behavioral Healthis seeking a per diemSocial Worker/Clinical Counselorto join our passionate and dedicated teamat Maine Medical Center Sanford, formerly Southern Maine Healthcare. Fast paced, challenging work for the right clinician who enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities of theSocial Worker/Clinical Counselorinclude:

• The evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families, and provision of diagnostic/preventive and treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide complex discharge planning, coordinates aftercare services, and makes referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan.
• Works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs.
• Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with institutional and social work/clinical counselor policies.
• May supervise other social workers/clinical counselors, students, or other staff.

We offersocial workers and clinical counselors acareer ladderto recognize and reward increasing levels of clinical expertise, commitment to safe patient and family care, and quality patient outcomes. The focus of the clinical ladder opportunities are to promote professional development, maximize formal advancement opportunities, and create an environment that promotes a high level of quality patient and family care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master‘s degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

2. License/Certifications: Maine state licensure to practice as a LCSW, LMSW-CC, LCPC, or LCPC-C required. Licensure by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. Licensure by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals preferred. Certification by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work preferred.

3. Experience: Two years of work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.

4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you‘ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual‘s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you‘re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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