Maine Medical Center

Behavioral Health Clinician III- Pediatrics

Maine Medical Center$77K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Current Maine state licensure as LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT required.
  • Minimum three years of behavioral health experience as an independently licensed clinician.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' behavioral health needs.
  • Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for children and families.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals.
  • Utilize advanced skills in at least three areas such as Teaching, Quality & Process Improvement, Research, or Supervision.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible candidates.
  • Paid parental leave and flexible work options.
  • Student loan assistance to help with educational debt.
  • Professional development opportunities for career growth.
  • Access to well-being resources to support personal and professional development.
Full Job Description
Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 87676

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a sign on bonus of up to $10,000 for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months of separation from employment.

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional (LCPC-c), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Conditional (LMFT-c) is required

We are seeking a licensed clinician to join our pediatric clinic within a dynamic teaching hospital environment. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver developmentally informed, evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and their families while working alongside an integrated, interdisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals.

Our clinicians practice in a collaborative, mission-driven setting that prioritizes trauma-informed care, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth. This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about advancing pediatric behavioral health, values thoughtful collaboration, and is committed to lifelong learning and high-quality patient care.

Summary:
The role of Behavioral Health Clinician III, working under an independent license, involves providing comprehensive care and support to clients with behavioral health needs. The key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. The Behavioral Health Clinician III will have specialized skills in three out of nine advanced skills domains, such as Teaching, Quality & Process Improvement, Research, and Supervision/Mentoring.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).
  2. License/Certifications: Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
  3. Experience: At least three years of behavioral health experience as an independently licensed clinician.


Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Founded
1951

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