Maine Medical Center

Behavioral Health Clinician II - Weight Management

Maine Medical Center$71K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
  • Maine state licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT
  • Minimum of two years behavioral health experience
  • Experience working as a conditionally licensed clinician
  • Strong communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments of patients' behavioral health needs
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions
  • Support patients transitioning to a healthier lifestyle
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team including bariatricians and dieticians

Benefits

  • Opportunity for individual and group supervision
  • Access to quarterly training sessions for professional development
  • Join a solid, experienced team in integrated care
  • Ability to work with both adult and pediatric patients
  • Flexible scheduling options available for work hours
Full Job Description
Behavioral Health Professional - Clinical Req #: 80408 ~ 40 Hours/week, Monday - Friday, Day shift ~ Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required A new opportunity for a behavioral health clinician to be part of a bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program, part of Maine Medical Center, located in Kennebunk Maine. The Weight Management program treats both adults and kids who are looking to create a healthier self. It staffs a comprehensive team including board certified bariatricians, surgeons, dieticians, and behavioral health clinicians. The behavioral health clinician will be part of the multidisciplinary team supporting patients as they move towards a healthier life. This is up to a 40 hour position with benefits, but if interested in fewer hours, please let us know. The role of the behavioral health clinician includes providing assessments and focused treatment to patients of the practice. Treatment structure would include both individual and group work. The work is enhanced by being part of a medical team with solid experience in integrated work. Collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the MaineHealth system adds to the experience. Individual supervision, group supervision, and quarterly trainings are benefits of this position. 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: Master's 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 If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Size
8,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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