at MaineHealth in Sanford, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
~ Per Diem / Weekday Scheduling Options Available ~
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 Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional (LCPC-c) is required
Maine Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a per diem Social Worker/Clinical Counselor to join our passionate and dedicated team at Maine Medical Center Sanford, formerly Southern Maine Healthcare. Fast paced, challenging work for the right clinician who enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities of the Social Worker/Clinical Counselor include:
The evaluation of psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families, and provision of diagnostic/preventive and treatment services including individual, family, and group therapy.
Provide complex discharge planning, coordinates aftercare services, and makes referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan.
Works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs.
Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with institutional and social work/clinical counselor policies.
May supervise other social workers/clinical counselors, students, or other staff.
We offer social workers and clinical counselors a career ladder to recognize and reward increasing levels of clinical expertise, commitment to safe patient and family care, and quality patient outcomes. The focus of the clinical ladder opportunities are to promote professional development, maximize formal advancement opportunities, and create an environment that promotes a high level of quality patient and family care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Master's degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
License/Certifications: Maine state licensure to practice as a LCSW, LMSW-CC, LCPC, or LCPC-c is required. Licensure by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. Licensure by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals. Certification by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work preferred.
Experience: 2+ years of work experience in a health or mental health setting preferred.
Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well principles of social welfare
Able to teach basic social work principles and applications to the medical setting
Proficiency in psychosocial assessment and treatment and considerable knowledge of community resources and agencies and how to use them in resolving complex problems related to health, illness and disability
Membership in Academy of Certified Social Workers preferred
Additional Information
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.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
