Senior Clinician

Job Summary:

Senior Clinician

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center | Lewiston, Maine

Full-Time

Position Summary

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Clinician to join our Behavioral Health team!

The Senior Clinician plays an important leadership role in supporting the clinical team while providing high-quality care to patients experiencing psychiatric and/or chemical dependency challenges. This position provides clinical supervision and mentorship to other clinicians, promotes professional accountability, and works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Senior Clinician maintains an active patient caseload, completes clinical assessments, develops treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and coordinates discharge planning and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Clinicians I and II.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and a positive work environment among clinical staff.
• Conduct monthly chart audits and support compliance with hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Manage an assigned patient caseload and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Facilitate group meetings and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning, including follow-up appointments, treatment recommendations, and community resources.
• Collaborate with community providers and agencies to support continuity of care.
• Assist with program development, staff education, and clinical in-services.
• Support appropriate patient assignments and contribute to clinician development and retention.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and applicable mandated reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current Maine clinical license required:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), orLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) may be accepted for Chemical Dependency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively in high-stress situations.
• Previous clinical supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or must be obtained before completion of orientation.

Why Join St. Mary's?

At St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. We believe in compassionate care, teamwork, professional growth, and supporting one another in delivering exceptional behavioral health services.

If you are an experienced clinician who enjoys mentoring others while providing direct patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$63,072.68 - $86,860.91

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.