Healing Lodge Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team!  If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!  WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities:  the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation.  Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share.  Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the state of Maine.

Position Summary:

The Healing Lodge Licensed Clinical Social Worker works directly with the residents of the Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization program at the Center for Wabanaki Healing and Recovery, as well as clients living in our recovery residences. This position is a critical part of the Healing Lodge team providing culturally based substance use treatment services to indigenous people. They collaborate closely with the clinical supervisor to implement treatment plans and counseling in both individual and group settings.  The Healing Lodge utilizes both evidence-based and Indigenous-based treatment modalities. We meet people where they are and lead alongside our participants in their healing journey in a way that is aligned with cultural values rather than driven by reimbursements.  Although this is a full-time position, we are willing to consider the option of hiring two part-time LCSW's to fill the role.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide and document psychotherapy services to patient as scheduled.
• Conduct individual, group, or family therapy sessions as appropriate for treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services through the Healing Lodge in Millinocket.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Support outreach and cultural activities at the Gathering Place or one of WPHW Recovery Homes.
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) strongly preferred.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate staff.
• Logical problem solver who can operate under constraints.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong cultural competency skills.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.