Behavioral Health Clinician II Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 86368

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering asignon bonusofup to $10000 for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time 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 3months ofseparation from employment .

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges

About the Adult Outpatient Clinic

The Adult Outpatient Clinic at McGeachey Hall is part of the MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) continuum of care. We provide hospital-based outpatient behavioral health services for adults (18) with primary DSM-5-TR mental health diagnoses including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders.

Patients are referred to the clinic for comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Following an initial assessment by a psychiatrist psychiatric resident under attending supervision or advanced practice provider (APP) an individualized treatment plan is developed based on each persons unique needs. Services may include medication management individual therapy group therapy case management vocational services and specialty behavioral health treatments.

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Clinician II is an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults with a wide range of behavioral health needs. This clinician utilizes evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Seeking Safety.

Working collaboratively with psychiatrists APPs case managers and other behavioral health professionals the Behavioral Health Clinician II helps patients develop coping skills improve daily functioning strengthen resilience and make meaningful progress toward their recovery goals. The role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Summary: The role of Behavioral Health Clinician II working under an independent license involves providing comprehensive care and support to clients with behavioral health needs. The key responsibilities include conducting assessments developing treatment plans and providing direct care through individual group and family therapy sessions.

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Masters degree in social work Clinical Counseling Addiction Treatment or related field
2. License/Certifications: Licensed LCPC LCSW or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
3. Experience: At least two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave flexible work options student loan assistance professional development opportunities and well-being resourcesso you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills relevant experience education certificationsand otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $71448.00to $96636.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits recognition programs career growth opportunities andwhere applicableshiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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