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Maine Medical Center
Behavioral Health Clinician III - Family Medicine
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$36,405 / year median in Maine
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Description MaineHealth Behavioral Health Professional - Clinical Req #: 80407 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a sign on bonus of up to $10,000 for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians! Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part-time position. Bonus amounts prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months of separation from employment. 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 We are seeking an innovative and passionate Behavioral Health Clinician to join our primary care team in a unique dual-role position that combines direct patient care with residency education. This is an exciting opportunity to practice integrated behavioral health while helping train the next generation of primary care physicians in behavioral health assessment, intervention, and whole-person care. Position Summary This position is divided between: 16 hours per week of direct patient care within an integrated primary care setting 20 hours per week as a residency faculty member , providing education, consultation, and mentorship to primary care residents The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing integrated behavioral health services while fostering residents' knowledge, confidence, and skills in addressing behavioral health concerns within primary care. 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.