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Located in a primary and/or specialty practice, this position is a trained LCSW or LCPC working with adults, children, and families integrating mental health services into the medical practice. The clinician, a member of the care team, will work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers and other practice staff to assure patients receive brief treatment, prevention, and educational support.

LOCATION: Central Maine Pediatrics in Lewiston

Behavorial Health Specialist will: 

• Actively participate in analyzing the results of behavioral health screening tools (determined as appropriate for the practice and population in which they are integrated).
• Demonstrate competence in efficient and accurate clinical assessment of behavioral health conditions including substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate an ability to present facts, concerns and options to patients and care team members, in formal and informal methods.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of brief, evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage the pace of primary care and working with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate ability to implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of certain chronic and/or co-morbid conditions. 
• Demonstrate competence in coordinating and managing referrals for patients with behavioral health conditions that require longer term intervention.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate crisis situations and employ appropriate interventions.

• Use judgment in determining priority of tasks assigned and follows through in a timely manner.
• Understand and comply with all organization policies and procedures as identified in the Human Resources Policy Manual.
• Maintain productive and efficient relationships with all organization-wide personnel and programs.
• Display positive representation of the organization, at all times, with the public.
• Demonstrate an active interest in enhancing and improving organization services.
• Ability to support and recognize the important role volunteers play. Sweetser employees work with, support, collaborate with volunteers, and promote opportunities for volunteer engagement.
• Be willing to perform related duties incidental to the tasks outlined above to insure excellent customer service and commitment to teamwork.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work 


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Independently licensed to practice as an LCSW/LCPC in Maine

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Maine driver’s license.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the social work field.

• Experience working with individuals of all ages, as well as with children and their families.