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Community Choice Behavioral Health

Website: https://ccbhmaine.com/
Location: Saco,
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Description: Generalist Year Traditional or BLOCK Practicum and Employment Opportunities

Experience with a Trauma Informed Recovery focused philosophy.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations.
Good organizational and computer skills; previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Effective time management skills and ability multitask
Ability to work with individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives and have not yet learned how to communicate in healthy ways, or do not have the capacity to communicate in healthy ways due to a severe mental illness.
Maintain current Maine Driver’s License and vehicle insurance as required by state law.
Support the organization’s mission along with a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion.
Management of work processes in a timely manner, along with strong computer skills for documentation purposes.
Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling and site locations and to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to pass a criminal history check
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Community Concepts, Inc

Website: https://community-concepts.org/for-parents-and-children/parent-education/
Location: South Paris,
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Description: The mission of the Family Support Program is to partner with families to increase safety, family stability and community integration of the families served through the program. The program provides a differential response to Child Protective referrals, based on level of risk. A differential response indicates two pathways for families referred for abuse or neglect. An investigation by DHS for high-risk families, or a voluntary safety assessment and follow-up case management services for families at low to moderate risk of child endangerment and DHS services cases. Follow-up services include, but are not limited to, supportive counseling, education, mediation and short term case management. Additional Locations in Auburn and Farmington.
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Community Health & Counseling Services

Website: https://www.chcs-me.org/
Location: Westbrook,
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Description: We provide outpatient counseling for children, adults, couples, and families. We provide outpatient counseling in schools. We also provide Home Community Therapy services (HCT) in clients' homes. We provide case management services to youth and adults. We also provide case management services and therapy to the children in our foster care program. Student Learning Opportunities: Case management, program development, assessments, community education, individual counseling, case documentation, family work, conflict resolution, group work.
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Connection for Kids

Website: https://connectionsforkids.org/
Location: South Portland,
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Description: Intensive family based program; short-term residential for children ages 5-18; family therapy and support; behavioral management & Structure; on-site psychiatric services; case management services; educational & vocational supports; comprehensive assessments with family involvement; coordinating permanent connections for children & families; A fully licensed mental health agency; visitation services; MR and autism in-home services for children. Practice Models: CBT, TFCBT, DBT.
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Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare

Website: http://108.176.83.30/
Location: Waterville,
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Description: Mental Health and Substance Abuse services. Agency was formed in 2008 and has partnered with providers through out the state who are in private practice and make referrals. Student learning opportunities include: case management, assessments, individual counseling, family work, conflict resolution and group work.
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Cornerstones of Maine

Website: https://cornerstonesofmaine.com/
Location: Biddeford,
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Description: Cornerstones of Maine (location in Biddeford and Portland) is one of the most respected young adult transitional living programs in the country. We are a psychologist-owned and operated program based in Southern Maine, assisting 18 to 28-year-old emerging young adults who are struggling to live and function independently. We offer a therapeutic & experiential approach that provides structure and support based on each client’s individual needs. Our program and accommodations welcome all genders and are LGBTQIA+ affirming. The average stay is 9 to 12 months.

Practicum Information:
Can accommodate BLOCK or Traditional in-person practicums
Learning opportunities include:
- Individual Therapy (2x weekly per client)
- Group Therapy (3x-4x weekly)
- Family Therapy (1x weekly per client)
- Complete Biopsychosocials, Treatment Plans, Discharge Plans
- Explore informal diagnosing and implications for conceptualization and treatment
- Exposure to various therapeutic modalities (Psychodynamic, MBT, ACT, DBT,CBT, TFP, Family Systems, Person-Centered)
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with Life Skills Coaches and Academic Support

REQUIREMENTS: COVID Vaccination
Schedule:
- Mondays 9am-2pm (required 5 hours)
- 9am-11am Group Clinical Supervision
- 12pm-2pm Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Meeting
- Tuesday thru Friday flexible between 9am-5pm (15-25 hours per week)
- Groups run 9am-10am Tues-Fri
- Individual supervision 1 hour per week

If interested, please reach out to Gwen Tuttle, Director of Clinical Services at: gtuttle@cornerstonesofmaine.com - please send an updated resume and cover letter outlining relevant coursework

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Creative Trails / Support Solutions

Website: http://www.creativetrails.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: It offers art, agriculture, outdoor experiences, and culinary arts programs. The mission is to inspire a culture of awareness where adults with intellectual uniqueness can realize their full potential through engaging sophisticated and meaningful opportunities within their community. Student Learning Opportunities include: case management, program development, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, assessments, case documentation, group work, and grant writing is option, but would be loved.
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Creative Work Systems

Website: https://creativeworksystems.com/
Location: Saco,
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Description: Community Case Management Services are designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities who live on their own, with family, or in a staffed , group setting. Also have residential setting available. Student Learning Opportunities: Case management, program development, program evaluation, advocacy, assessments, case documentation, milieu management, family work, group work. Multiple Locations.
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Crossroads – Greater Portland Counseling Center

Website: https://www.crossroadsme.org/about-us/
Location: Scarborough,
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Description: A driving force behind the programs at Crossroads, a behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Maine since 1974, is our passion for helping women and men remember who they wanted to be. We offer gender-responsive treatment programsthat help our clients find their way to greater clarity and once again have purpose and goals as they move forward and pursue recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. Residential Facilities in Portland and Windham. Outpatient Counseling in Scarborough and Kennebunk.
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