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

MaineHealth; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substance Use Treatment Clinician to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide team-based care to individuals with substance use disorders, facilitating group therapy and coordinating care within a medication-assisted treatment service. The position emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and the creation of evidence-based programming aimed at improving quality of care outcomes. With a supportive administrative team and a commitment to patient-centered care, this role is perfect for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing field. Join a workplace that values community and personal development, and help shape the future of mental health care.

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 substance abuse or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive clinical responsibility for assigned clients.
• Conduct individual intake, psychosocial assessments, and group facilitation.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment

Group Facilitation

Care Coordination

Psychosocial Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Clinical Counseling

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 2774

~ Per Diem / Hybrid / Work from Home Flexibility~

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 Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 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:

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 aftercare 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/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.