Behavioral Health Counselor-Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Overview

Mid Coast Hospital – Professional - Clinical

Req #: 64045

20 Hours/week, Part-Time, Day shift

The Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital has a part-time opening to join our team as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Our inpatient behavioral health unit treats patients with mental health conditions that require 24-hour care. The unit offers expert treatment in a state-of-the-art therapeutic facility.

The Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital accepts state licensure/certification to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Conditionally Licensed Social Worker (LSX), Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C), or Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Crisis Service Provider (MHRT/CSP) as preferred qualifications.

The role of Behavioral Health Counselor involves providing comprehensive care and support to clients with behavioral health needs. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. The incumbent will be under direct clinical supervision for services provided.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, social and behavioral sciences, or mental health and human services.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  LSX, LSW, MHRT/C, or MHRT/CSP from the Maine OPOR is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of behavioral health experience.

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With a career at any of the Maine Health locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, and well-being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact emily.crouse