Greater Portland Health·Portland, Maine
Provide behavioral health services to people experiencing homelessness as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Engage patients in a low-barrier environment primarily through a mobile medical van in the community.
Greater Portland Health is looking for an independently licensed behavioral health clinician (full licensure is required - LCSW, LCPC).
The population served is primarily people experiencing homelessness. The team is mobile and will primary connect with patients in the community via our mobile medical van, with the goal of engaging patients in a low barrier environment.
Master’s degree in social work and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker by the State of Maine required.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Competence in emergency assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of various psychiatric/chemical dependencies to adequately meet position requirements.
Competency for adults, geriatrics, and disability-based for chemical dependency required.
Requires a Master's degree in social work and licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in Maine. Candidates must be competent in emergency assessment and treating chemical dependencies for adults, geriatrics, and those with disabilities.
Market context
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