Maine Medical Center

Behavioral Health Clinician - Outpatient

Maine Medical Center$71K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field required.
  • Must possess a conditional license (LMSW-CC, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c) from the State of Maine OPOR.
  • Prior behavioral health experience, including an internship, is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' behavioral health needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Maintain accurate and updated clinical records.
  • Collaborate with community providers for comprehensive care.
  • Participate in team meetings for effective treatment planning.
  • Work under clinical supervision to achieve independent licensure.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave and flexible work options.
  • Student loan assistance to support educational expenses.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Access to well-being resources for employees.
Full Job Description
Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 80054

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-Time, Day shift ~

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

Summary :
The role of Behavioral Health Clinician I, working under a conditional 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 counselor is also responsible for maintaining clinical records, collaborating with community providers, and participating in team meetings to ensure effective treatment and discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Clinician I will be under direct clinical supervision to work towards independent licensure.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
  2. License/Certifications: LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR).
  3. Experience: Behavioral health experience including internship prior to becoming a conditionally 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 $71,448.00 to $96,636.80 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] .

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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Size
8,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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