CLINICIAN

Ellsworth, ME Technical/Professional Full Time , M-F Days Req # 40126 The Clinician is responsible for overseeing and coordinating clinical services offered to assigned clients and/or their families. This includes providing clinical services and individual, group and family therapy within the assigned program guidelines and may include gathering information for referral, clinical assessment, the intake/admission process, utilization management, data entry/analysis and quality improvement activities. May provide for child and family needs related to admission, treatment, family, community involvement, and discharge. May assist as needed with functions above for remote sites. Provide training/supervision on clinical issues and information on clients as needed to other employees. Expected to protect and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters or higher degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other related Human Services field. Maine licensed mental health practitioner (LCPC, LCPC Conditional, LCSW, LMSW Conditional (Clinical), or Licensed Psychologist) Two years experience preferred (with residential treatment, crisis intervention services, or other mental health programming serving children/adolescents with special behavioral health needs or other cognitive/emotional disabilities).

JOB DUTIES

Treatment and Assessment:

Perform Biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, family counseling, discharge planning, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy for each assigned client as indicated. May also be needed to make additional assessments determined necessary for educational and clinical purposes.

Customer Service:

Serve as liaison between clients, customers, parents, and other treatment team members to facilitate coordinated casework planning, therapy, and outcomes. Provide customers with any required clinical reviews or reports as necessary for each assigned client.

Crisis Intervention:

Order Restraints as necessary and contact local crisis intervention teams as needed.

Information Sharing:

Provide Biopsychosocial information, treatment plan updates, new developments in a child's therapy and other pertinent information regarding assigned clients to treatment team members in a clear and understandable fashion.

Leadership:

Act as co-treatment team leader with the Treatment Team Supervisor and/or the public schools and KidsPeace personnel. If designated, meet regularly with KP education and public school personnel to develop programs for the child's return to public school. Assist program management in developing and evaluating programs and services to maintain progressive and effective treatment. If designated, assist in developing and evaluating programs and services to provide quality programs for Day Treatment families and participating schools. . KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

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