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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lewiston, Maine

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Job Description

Job Description


Being a part of the team at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice is more than just "fitting in", it is a sense of belonging to a community with people and purpose that make us feel connected. As we grow our Androscoggin family, we want you to experience respect and value for the talents you bring to our team and our mission. It's all about doing something together that makes belonging matter.

Individually we are unique, with our own histories beliefs, cultures and aspirations. Collectively we are a strong, talented and extraordinary group of professionals with a common purpose: To grow and thrive as individuals while working together to improve the quality of life for those in our service. We strive to be the very best version of ourselves and rely on our colleagues to do the same. We support one another. We celebrate achievements. We focus on our mission in the communities we serve.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Complete and direct comprehensive assessments, development and signing off on individualized plans of care for patients; and direct the care management and coordination activities across the team.

EDUCATION: Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, medical school and/or related field; Hold current licensure in good standing to practice in the State of Maine as either an LCPC, LCPC-C, LCSW, LMSW-cc, LMFT, APRN, PA, MD/DO;. Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in social services is a plus.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

  • Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills
  • Capable of functioning under stressful circumstances
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Capable of using good judgment in difficult situations
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to be a team player with those at all levels of the organization
  • Must possess strong, demonstrated computer skills with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
  • Appropriate ethical boundaries and ability to develop interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong time management skills

SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYMENT: May vary based on patients needs. Monday – Friday with after school hours, including evenings; occasional weekend work may be required.


JOB LOCATION: Lewiston

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Complete admission paperwork (e.g. rights of recipient, consent, etc.)
  • Complete initial and comprehensive assessment and develop an Individual Plan of Care.
  • Establish trusting therapeutic alliance with patients.
  • Diagnose and provide ongoing assessment and treatment of mental health disorders.
  • Deliver services to patients in a variety of settings including office, in-home, community and telehealth.
  • Conduct oneself always following ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA compliance.
  • Coordinate with network providers/team players involved with patients and their families (e.g. Case managers, psychiatrists, teachers, law enforcement, etc.)
  • Prepare and submit for patient’s records, documentation thoroughly describing direct/indirect patient contact withing agency organization timelines.
  • Maintain licensure in good standing, completing all required continuing education requirements.
  • Attend individual and group clinical supervisions and other meetings as required and seek out additional consultation and/or supervision when appropriate.
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultation to assigned staff.
  • Refer patients to other services when necessary.
  • Managing oversight of special projects as assigned.
  • Other duties, as required.