Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Strong Area Health Center
Strong Area Health Center located in Franklin County, Western Maine seeks a second Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
The practice: Strong Area Health Center offers medical, behavioral health, and dental care to residents from Avon, New Vineyard, Phillips, Strong, Farmington and surrounding communities. Together with medical providers, the LCSWs develop a common treatment plan within a shared EMR addressing both physical and behavioral health needs. They engage people of all ages and economic situations in a family practice environment to improve their well-being utilizing solution-focused, short-term interventions.
The community: Strong is a town of 1,300 people, but the health center draws from a population base of over 20,000. The economy is based in forestry, manufacturing and small business. Strong is 10 miles from the University of Maine at Farmington, a top ranked Liberal Arts University. Strong is ideally situated for the outdoor enthusiast. It is about 30 minutes away from Sugarloaf Mountain and the Rangeley Lakes Region. Porter Lake is nearby for four-season enjoyment, from swimming and fishing in the summer to ice fishing and skating in the winter.
Compensation: SIGN-ON BONUS ~ Competitive Salary ~ Generous Benefits ~ Malpractice Coverage ~ Pension Plan with Employer Match ~ Loan Repayment options ~ Relocation ~ Continuing Education ~ EOE
Contact: HealthReach Community Health Centers, 10 Water Street, Suite 305, Waterville, ME 04901 ~ (207) 660-9913 ~ Fax: (207) 660-9901 ~ communications@HealthReach.org ~ www.StrongCHC.org
HealthReach Community Health Centers is a group of eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in Central and Western Maine. As NCQA certified Patient-Centered Medical Homes, we offer accessible, high quality healthcare with integrated behavioral health, psychiatric medication management, and referrals. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare and major insurances. In addition, a sliding fee program is available to uninsured and under-insured residents as well as assistance with applications for programs that help with the cost of health care and medications including the Health Insurance Marketplace. A private, non-profit with a 44-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants and individual donations.