Program Clinician -Belfast
Are you considering a change in your career path or want to add guaranteed income to augment your private practice? Are you looking to be a part of an agency that welcomes and celebrates diversity? Are you invested in providing services in an environment focused on quality and not billable hours? If you answered yes, please consider applying for our part-time clinician position in Belfast.
Description:
The Program Clinician is a member of an interdisciplinary team that supports the well-being and optimal functioning of six adults living with serious mental illness in a co-ed group home. The Program Clinician is a highly adaptive, flexible, and innovative problem-solver who enjoys all aspects of milieu treatment.
The Program Clinician will actively work with the direct care staff in the areas of training, group clinical supervision, and best practices in working with adults with serious mental illness. The Program Clinician works with the residents by providing an array of individual services (individual counseling, skill-building groups, wellness management), and developing individual service plans. The Program Clinician serves as the primary point of contact for guardians and community providers to ensure coordinated care. Typical documentation duties include assessments, service plans, and continued stay reviews for all clients in the 6-bed program. As a member of the program management team, the Program Clinician works in partnership with the Program Manager and the Regional Nurse to ensure continuous program quality in the areas of client services, staff development, program efficiencies, and opportunities for growth. This is a 20-hour per week position with a flexible schedule.
Qualifications:
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong collaborative skills and ability to lead by example;
· Cultural competency and the ability to teach others utilizing a variety of approaches;
· A Master’s degree with current LCSW or LCPC licensure is required, a conditional license will be considered based on experience;
· Three to four years’ experience in working with people with serious mental illness, preferred;
· Knowledge and skills in current evidence-based practices used to promote recovery and resiliency in adults living with serious mental illness, to include knowledge of a psychosocial rehabilitation, co-occurring disorders, community resources, and client rights;
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proficiency in computer skills;
· Experience in utilizing an electronic health record is preferred; and
· Valid Maine driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle is required;
VOA offers competitive salary, weekly supervision, some preferred part-time benefits, and a flexible and supportive work environment.
Volunteers of America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity, work to achieve equity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Wage Range: $30-$35/hr based on experience
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- working with those with serious mental illness: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- LCSW, LCPC, or conditional with experience (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Belfast, ME 04915: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person