Clinician - Assessment - Sanford

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Clinician - Assessment - Sanford

Job Code: 13362

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