Social Worker / Clinical Counselor II - Developmen

at MaineHealth in Westbrook, Maine, United States

Job Description

Description  Spring Harbor Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 29235

For a limitedtimeMaineHealth is offering up to$10,000Sign onbonus for all eligibleSocial Worker/Clinical 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 shift~
Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC) is required
Summary:
We are seeking aSocial Worker/Clinical Counselor(LCSW, LMSW-CC) to join our passionate and dedicated care team of MaineHealth Behavioral Healthat Spring Harbor for our Developmental Disorders Partial Hospital Program. Fast paced, challenging work for the right clinician who enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team.The Social Worker/Clinical Counselor II role evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families and provides diagnostic/preventive and treatment user services including individual, family and group therapy. The Social Worker/Clinical Counselor II works in collaboration with other health/mental health professionals and provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient/family social and environmental needs. This role works in the Spring Harbor Hospital Developmental Disorders Partial Hospital Program and may supervise other social work/clinical counselors, students or other staff.
Responsibilities of theSocial Worker/Clinical Counselorinclude:
Works consistently in a treatment team environment providing relevant information and adapting treatment goals as needed.
Conducts and documents individual social work evaluation with each patient according to protocols.
Develops and updates a multi-disciplinary treatment plan for each patient and documents disposition options.
Identifies cases where family therapy interventions are appropriate and arranges and conducts when indicated.
Provides individual, group and family therapy oriented to the needs of children with developmental disorders and their caregivers, utilizing evidence-based modalities as applicable.
Manages referrals and facilitates transportation if needed.

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 required.
License/Certifications: Licensure by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LMSW-CC Certification by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work preferred.
Experience: Two years of work experience in a health or mental health setting required. Experience with the developmental disorders population required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Social Worker - Clinical Counselor I DD PHP role.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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.

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

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.