Summary

~ Per Diem / As Need Position ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a LCSW, LMSW-CC or LCPC is required

Position highlights:

• A unique opportunity to join a growing team providing team-based care to individuals with substance use disorders involved with the Treatment and Recovery Courts
• Join a skilled, collaborative, supportive and fun team
• Opportunity to help create evidence based programming which focuses on quality of care outcomes as well as flexible and patient driven care
• Daily morning huddle to support team collaboration
• Weekly clinical team meetings for ongoing support and integrated treatment
• Strong, high-level administrative team to support patient centered care
• Flexible options for hours and is currently a hybrid position

Position Summary:

• Daily collaboration with team members to assist in care plans for patients
• Provide substance use and mental health treatment in both individual, group and IOP settings
• Conducting and documenting individual assessments; developing individualized and providing treatment utilizing evidence based practices
• Provide care on a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with the Treatment and Recovery Courts

The Substance Use Treatment Clinician has comprehensive clinical responsibility for the clients assigned. These clinical duties shall be directed toward the achievement of excellence in client care and will include: individual intake and psychosocial assessment; clinical triage; group facilitation within an intensive outpatient program setting; care coordination within the context of a medication assisted treatment service; documenting the findings of evaluations and progress in clients' medical record; individual, couples, and family counseling as needed maintaining contact with community resources for after care and providing comprehensive discharge planning services. All services will be provided in a manner and language appropriate to the age and comprehensive level of the clients and their families. All Clinicians are expected to function as active members of their teams.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. License/Certifications: Maine State licensure to practice as a LCSW, LMSW-CC or LCPC is required. (LMFT or CNS licenses accepted). Maine State licensure to practice as a LADC and CADC preferred.
3. Experience: Two or more years' work experience in a substance abuse or mental health treatment setting preferred. 2+ years of related work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred. Depending on client population to be serviced, desired work experience may vary. Prior experience with clinical methods and techniques used in individual, family and group therapy as related to mental health and/or substance abuse issues is required.
4. Knowledge of social work/ counseling theories, therapies and techniques, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well as principles of social welfare are required.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.