Behavioral Health Clinician II - Primary Care

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.

About the role

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on providing holistic care to pediatric patients by bridging medical and behavioral health care. This part-time (20 hours/week, day shift) position is located at the Watson Health Center Primary Care Practice on the Miles Campus of Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta. The practice is well-established, offering complete care to pediatric patients and integrating behavioral health into the patient experience.

If you are looking for full-time employment, this position can be partnered with other positions available in the Behavioral Health Integration Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, assessments, and focused brief treatment to patients of the practice, including individual, family, and group work.
• Offer curbside consultation to providers and link patients to additional services and supports.
• Participate in population health activities targeting the health and wellbeing of specific groups.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Provide brief individual therapy, prevention, and educational services in collaboration with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health providers.

Requirements

• Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Comfortable working with patients ages 3–26 and providing treatment to families.
• Knowledge of and interest in treating substance use disorders is preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field.
• At least two years of behavioral health experience, including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.

Benefits

• Individual supervision, group supervision, psychiatry consultation, and quarterly trainings.
• Competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources.
• Recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and shift differentials or other incentives where applicable.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.35 to $46.46 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors.