Licensed Therapist - LCSW or LPC

Overview:

Behavioral Health Provider - LCSW & LPC Fort Kent, Maine Signet Health is pleased to be partnering with Northern Maine Medical Center to create a new Outpatient Senior Adult Behavioral Health program and an Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program located in Fort Kent, Maine. The programs are scheduled to open in early spring. Immediate opportunities for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. This is a hospital position with all benefits and salary provided by the hospital. Northern Maine Medical Center offers a generous benefits plan including: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Earned Time Off that increases with tenure Vacation Time Special time off Employee assistance program Tuition assistance Employee discounts In-house training and certifications Wellness center Financial incentives for continued education This Behavioral Health Provider- LCSW or LPC is responsible for providing direct patient care. This includes, but is not limited to comprehensive intake assessments, treatment planning, promoting patient progress with goals, individual, couples, family, or group therapy. This person will effectively demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the senior adult age population.

Requirements/Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's Degree in

Social Work or Counseling Licensure:

Maine licensure as a LCSW or LPC Other skills or knowledge: Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively provide quality patient care. Working knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the geriatric patient population. Proven skills in written/verbal communications, problem solving, independent decision making abilities, creativity, prioritization, and necessary computer-related skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

2 years of related work experience in an outpatient or inpatient behavioral health setting Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting Monday-Friday, Day Shift hours.