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Sweetser Clinician - Family Medicine- Swift River in Rumford 04276, Maine
Clinician - Family Medicine- Swift River
Job Code:12140
Location:Rumford 04276
Department:Other
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Summary:
$5,000 Sign on Bonus!
Sweetser has partnered with Central Maine Healthcare and is looking for a Clinician for Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford!
Located in a primary and/or specialty practice, this position is a trained LCSW or LCPC working with adults, children, and families integrating mental health services into the medical practice. The clinician, a member of the care team, will work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers and other practice staff to assure patients receive brief treatment, prevention, and educational support.
LOCATION: Family Medicine - Rumford
Behavioral Health Specialist will:
Actively participate in analyzing the results of behavioral health screening tools (determined as appropriate for the practice and population in which they are integrated).
Demonstrate competence in efficient and accurate clinical assessment of behavioral health conditions including substance use disorders.
Demonstrate an ability to present facts, concerns and options to patients and care team members, in formal and informal methods.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of brief, evidence-based treatment modalities.
Demonstrate an ability to manage the pace of primary care and working with an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate ability to implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of certain chronic and/or co-morbid conditions.
Demonstrate competence in coordinating and managing referrals for patients with behavioral health conditions that require longer term intervention.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate crisis situations and employ appropriate interventions.
General Expectations:
Use judgment in determining priority of tasks assigned and follows through in a timely manner.
Understand and comply with all organization policies and procedures as identified in the Human Resources Policy Manual.
Maintain productive and efficient relationships with all organization-wide personnel and programs.
Display positive representation of the organization, at all times, with the public.
Demonstrate an active interest in enhancing and improving organization services.
Ability to support and recognize the important role volunteers play. Sweetser employees work with, support, collaborate with volunteers, and promote opportunities for volunteer engagement.
Be willing to perform related duties incidental to the tasks outlined above to insure excellent customer service and commitment to teamwork.
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Independently licensed to practice as an LCSW/LCPC in Maine (conditional considered)
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Maine driver’s license.
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the social work field.
• Experience working with individuals of all ages, as well as with children and their families.
