Clinician - Assessment - Sanford

Sweetser; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Sweetser in Sanford, ME is seeking a Clinician Assessment to join our Therapy Assessment team. You will conduct comprehensive client intakes, determine needs and services, and contribute to diagnostic formulation, while supporting a growing outpatient model.

The role emphasizes collaboration with intake professionals and care coordinators, with a focus on resilient outcomes for children, adults, and families. A Master’s in social work and licensure are required; wages reflect licensure level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with required licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments.
• Document assessments in the EHR and coordinate with care teams.
• Manage a caseload and participate in service coordination.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Comprehensive assessment

Differential diagnosis

Case conceptualization

Technical writing

Computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees. Start Over with your Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Clinician - Assessment - Sanford

Location: Sanford 04073

Department: Therapy Assessment

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Summary: Come Join Our Team! We are looking for an individual to support our team by conducting comprehensive intakes and managing a caseload at our CCBHC in Sanford! This would be a great opportunity to be a part of a new team and a new outpatient model. Bring your expertise, enthusiasm and dedication to supporting promising futures for kids, adults and families. Unique opportunity to join a passionate not-for-profit clinical team for one of Maine’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare organizations. Our ideal candidate will have all required qualifications, along with strength of character, compassion and a sense of humor.
Salary Range:
Conditional Licensure $60,000 - $62,000 dependent on years of experience
Independent Licensure $62,000 - $70,000 dependent on years of experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
Clinician Assessment is responsible for coordinating with a team of intake professionals and care coordinators to support access to care. Clinician Assessment will perform comprehensive assessments for new clients including determination of needs and appropriate services as well as diagnostics formulation. Clinician Assessment may also provide brief treatment to a caseload of individuals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes client intake assessments.
• Responsible for all assessment documentation.
• Submits primary referral.
• Identifies improvements in all assessment processes.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ability to perform concurrent documentation.
• Maintains professional, clinical and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Crisis assessment skills and familiarity with community resources.
• Comprehensive Assessment skills including Mental Status Exam.
• Differential Diagnosis skill.
• Case conceptualization skill.
• Excellent Technical Writing skills.
• Excellent Computer skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social work. Independent or conditional licensure required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Appropriate licensing certificate: LCSW, LCPC, LMSW-cc, or LCPC-cc
• Valid Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated competence in Mental Health discipline.
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program
• Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute