Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) - Trellis Health

Description

Trellis Health | 1945 Congress Street - Portland, ME
Monday - Friday | Full-Time, Day Shift
Req #: 58607

TrellisHealth,a start-up subsidiary of MaineHealth,is looking for a passionate Behavioral Health Clinician to join their care team!
To learn more, please visit us at our website,trellishealth.org, or contact Connor Lemay at: Connor.Lemay@MaineHealth.org | 207-661-6892

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician - Ambulatory Care has strong clinical expertise and a passion for integrated, innovative care. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Clinician provides episodic, goal-oriented behavioral health services in close collaboration with medical and advanced practice providers. This role helps shape care plans, enhance the patient experience, and improve overall health outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered support. Trellis Health is redefining primary care through a connected, compassionate, whole-person approach.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education:Master's degree in behavioral health (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) from an accredited institution.
2. License/Certifications: Current State of Maine Social Work license.
3. Experience: Experience providing clinical behavioral health services to diverse patient populations, including those with chronic medical issues. Experience working in a practice that has integrated LCSW into a primary care workflow.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Proven ability to provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.Knowledge of professional social work principles, methodology, and ethics and of human psychosocial development within the family, community, and culture. Knowledge of the use of therapeutic relationships to foster patient involvement.Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being.Skill in client advocacy and case management.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.A high level of analytical skills to resolve complex psychosocial problems associated with illness.Ability to interact effectively as members of interdisciplinary health care team.Ability to identify and utilize community resources.Ability to communicate appropriately with diverse patient populations. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact connor.lemay@mainehealth.org