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Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department: Behav Hlth Consult Prof Svcs

Position is located: Mercy Fore River

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 30.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary:

The Psychiatric Clinician I is conditionally licensed to practice under the supervision of an independently licensed clinician in the treatment of mental health, substance misuse or co-occurring behavioral health disorders both in person and by telehealth. The psychiatric clinician I provides psychiatric evaluations and consultation at varying levels of urgency for all pediatric and adult populations. The psychiatric clinician I will work in the Emergency Department, the medical floors and in the Birthplace. The psychiatric clinician I frequently consults with medical providers and other care team members. The psychiatric clinician I works under the direct supervision of the Director, Behavior Health, the ED provider or hospitalist, and the PMHNP assigned to the shift. Acting as a liaison with many community providers the psychiatric clinician I is responsible for advocating for the most appropriate, least restrictive services for the patient. The psychiatric clinician I participates in weekly clinical supervision and comes prepared to each supervision session with an active list of consultation needs.

Responsibilities:

+ Completes comprehensive, diagnostic evaluations by collecting data which enables the identification of potential therapeutic targets for active treatment.

+ Completes documentation that reflects evidence-based practices, active patient involvement in care, attention to objective outcomes and identification of any barriers to accessing treatment options.

+ Continually seeks to develop professionally by attending didactic clinical and interdisciplinary trainings with identified specialty areas.

+ Other Duties

Other Information:

+ Can be a licensed LMSW – CC or LCPC-C, LCSW, LCPC or LMFT.

Competencies and Skills

+ Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

+ Acts Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.

+ Electronic medical record software.

+ Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

+ Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

+ Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

+ Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

+ Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.

+ Spreadsheet application with the ability to use calculations, formulas, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming.

+ Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.

+ MS Teams

+ Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

+ Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

+ Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

+ Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

+ Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

+ Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

+ Required Licensed Master Social Wrkr - Cond Clin

Education

+ Required Master's Degree

Required Experience

+ 0 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

+ Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

+ Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

+ Prolonged periods of standing.

+ Prolonged periods of walking.

+ Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery

Position Psych Clinician I/LMSW-CCLocation Req ID 85123