Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician – FMR Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing behavioral health consultation and intervention in the outpatient clinic. Provides care as part of an interdisciplinary team that contributes to and supports the work of other providers and staff. Advocates for patient behavioral health needs within and without the system as appropriate. Evaluates patient behavioral health needs and develops individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice for primary care settings. Maintains performance improvement activities and participates in CQI activities.

Essential Duties:

+ Evaluates referrals to Behavioral Health for appropriateness for services and provides recommendations for alternative referral sources if the patient is not a good candidate for in-house services. + Utilizes a Brief Intervention Model of care delivery + For patients enrolled in Behavioral Health services, conducts appropriate holistic assessments of needs and continuous reassessment of progress towards goals, using objective metrics. + Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. + Communicates with outpatient physician regarding social service needs of the patient. + Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community. + Maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. + Is able to obtain other resources as needed. + Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans as appropriate. + Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. + Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. + Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. + Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. + Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team. + Accurately determines type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources/assistance/list of facilities. + Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. + Maintains a good working relationship with the outpatient clinic staff and the community. + Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service. + Maintains regulatory requirements. + Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. + Maintains confidentiality of information at all times. + Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties of the position in a manner consistent with ensuring the safety of self and others. + Contributes to a positive learning and teaching environment for students and residents by participating formal educational activities as requested, providing feedback in the context of clinical care, and being open for questions and consultation

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or closely related field. LPC or LCSW required Experience in integrated primary care preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Additional languages preferred. + Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment I am actively listening and seeking information I am honest, truthful, and consistent I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways. + Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment. + Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO

Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.