Clinician/School Based Social Worker

Clinician/School Based Social Worker

• $1,500 Bonus - paid after successful completion of 60 day introductory period

Woodfords has an opening for a master's-level Clinician/Social Worker within our School Based Services program in Central Maine. The Clinician/Social Worker will be responsible for providing clinical support, supervision and education to the Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) involved in our Central Maine School Based Services program. The program serves children with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Clinician/Social Worker will provide direct services to both the families and children in involved in the program.

Schedule:

• This position is full-time (30 to 40 hours weekly).
• Most hours occur between 8am and 4pm during the week. Occasional work outside of traditional work hours may be required to meet with children and families.
• Willingness to work occasional early evenings and to travel within Southern and Central Maine required.

Salary: $48,000.00 to $52,000.00 annual salary commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:

• Assist with conducting program intakes and complete necessary intake assessments.
• Complete Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each child on caseload and assist with diagnostic evaluation, formulation and treatment recommendations, as necessary.
• Coordinate quarterly clinical meetings, reports clinical formulation, and Individual Treatment Plan progress for each child served.
• Collaborate with team members to assess program and consumer outcomes.
• Provide effective clinical treatment to children and families consistent with agency clinical curriculum.
• Conduct individual, group and family meetings.
• Conduct regular clinical observations of child in programming.
• Develop Individual Treatment Plan, in coordination with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assigned to the case.
• Support/supervise program staff or interns as needed.
• Collaborate with entire school team to include both the Woodfords team members and outside team members.
• Make referrals and serve as a liaison with other agencies involved in providing other types of services to the child (public schools, rehabilitation agencies, consultants, etc.) to ensure appropriate level of care and where deficient, direct additional resources.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations related to DOE, Maine Care and Kepro regulations including timely completion of all documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling and have one of the following: LMSW-CC, LCSW, LCPC or LCPC, CC
• Must possess at least (3-5) three to five years of experience in the field.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license and have use of a vehicle.
• Must be knowledgeable about state and federal regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to the applicable sections of the Maine Care Benefits Manual and Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable about best practices and evidence based practices (prior training and experience utilizing the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in therapy a plus) for children with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health diagnoses and their families.
• Must be knowledgeable about assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and crisis planning for children with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health diagnoses and their families.
• Must possess clinical experience working with children with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health diagnoses and their families.
• Must have flexibility with hours.

Benefits:

Woodfords offers a generous Benefits package, valued at more than $18,000 annually, which includes:

• Health Insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs, and gym membership reimbursement (full-time employees)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time employees)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
• Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Woodfords is committed to support employees who are eligible for the PSLF Program with necessary documentation.

About Woodfords Family Services:

Woodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families since 1967. For 50 years, our agency has been Maine's leader in the provision of services for individuals and their families with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities. When you join Woodfords Family Services, you make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs. Join the Woodfords family and discover why close to 600 people across Maine call Woodfords their professional home!