Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - FMR

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing behavioral health consultation and intervention in the outpatient clinic. Provides care as part of an interdisciplinary team that contributes to and supports the work of other providers and staff. Advocates for patient behavioral health needs within and without the system as appropriate. Evaluates patient behavioral health needs and develops individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidencebased practice for primary care settings. Maintains performance improvement activities and participates in CQI activities.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluates referrals to Behavioral Health for appropriateness for services and provides recommendations for alternative referral sources if the patient is not a good candidate for inhouse services.
• Utilizes a Brief Intervention Model of care delivery
• For patients enrolled in Behavioral Health services conducts appropriate holistic assessments of needs and continuous reassessment of progress towards goals using objective metrics.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Communicates with outpatient physician regarding social service needs of the patient.
• Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community.
• Maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed.
• Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians staff and administrative team.
• Accurately determines type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources/assistance/list of facilities.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship with the outpatient clinic staff and the community.
• Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner providing attention support and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
• Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties of the position in a manner consistent with ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Contributes to a positive learning and teaching environment for students and residents by participating formal educational activities as requested providing feedback in the context of clinical care and being open for questions and consultation

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Counseling Social Work or closely related field. LPC or LCSW required

Experience in integrated primary care preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

  I am creating a warming caring and nonjudgmental environment

  I am actively listening and seeking information

  I am honest truthful and consistent

  I am respectful treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

  I am serving as a role model taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

  I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

  I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!