Behavioral Health Clinician / Counselor - MST, Supervision Available

Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 41029

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

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day/Evening shift ~

Must be willing to drive to homes within a 90 minute catchment area. Caseload is purposely kept small for driving times.

Summary

An outstanding opportunity for a Behavioral Health Clinician or Behavioral Health Counselor to join a team of highly skilled Clinicians and Counselors and provide in home therapy to clients across a spectrum of needs for our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Program.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST), is an intensive, family-focused treatment for 12- to 18-year-olds who demonstrate problem behaviors and who are particularly at risk for out-of-home placements, such as juvenile detention facilities or residential treatment programs. The fundamental goals of MST are to decrease problematic behaviors and other clinical problems, increase parental ability to address future difficulties associated with raising an adolescent, and to minimize the risk of out-of-home placement.

Level I: The role of Behavioral Health Clinician I, working under a conditional 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. The counselor is also responsible for maintaining clinical records, collaborating with community providers, and participating in team meetings to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Clinician I will be under direct clinical supervision to work towards independent licensure.

Level II: 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.

The role of Behavioral Health Counselor 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. The incumbent will be under direct clinical supervision for services provided.

All Behavioral Health Clinicians / Counselors are expected to function as active members of their teams. We are looking for a staff member with bachelor's level education combined with our offered MST Generalist Training. Our Behavioral Health Counselors are supported by a high degree of support, supervision and consultation in adherence with the MST Services standard operating procedures. Must be willing to drive to homes within a 90 minute catchment area. Caseload is purposely kept small for driving times.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Behavioral Health Clinician - Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field. Behavioral Health Counselor - Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, social and behavioral sciences, or mental health and human services.

License/Certifications: Behavioral Health Clinician - Level I: LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR). Level II: Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR). Behavioral Health Counselor - LSX, LSW, MHRT/C, or MHRT/CSP from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) preferred.

Experience: Behavioral Health Clinician - Level I: Behavioral health experience including internship prior to becoming a conditionally licensed clinician. Level II: At least two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician. Behavioral Health Counselor - At least one year of behavioral health experience

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.evan@mainehealth.org