Behavioral Health Clinician (I or II) - Substance Use Treatment, Supervision Available

MaineHealth; Sanford, Biddeford (NC, ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Treatment Clinician to deliver compassionate counseling services for individuals battling substance use and addiction. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with a supportive team focused on evidence-based, client-centered care. You'll engage in individual and group therapy, conduct assessments, and coordinate care, all while fostering a positive relationship with clients. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling required.
• Two years of relevant experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual intake and psychosocial assessments.
• Facilitate group therapy within an outpatient program.
• Coordinate care in medication-assisted treatment services.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment

Client-centered Therapy

Group Facilitation

Care Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling

Job description

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Clinicians!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Clinician position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment.

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-Time, Day shift ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is required; Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) is preferred.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Substance Use Treatment Clinician to provide counseling services to individuals seeking substance use and drug addiction treatment.

We strive to form a positive working relationship that recognizes individual strengths and builds self-awareness. Our programs are based on evidence-based treatments that are client-centered, assisting people wherever they are in their recovery.

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.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work/Counselor Education required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LMSW-CC (Licensed Master Social Worker, Conditional Clinical) or LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) required. State license to practice as a LADC and CADC preferred.
3. Experience: Two years of relevant experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Experience with clinical methods and techniques used in individual, family and group therapy related to mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.