Behavioral Health Clinician I

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician I at Waldo Hospital, part of MaineHealth, provides assessments, treatment planning, and direct care through individual, group, and family therapy under conditional licensure. You will maintain clinical records, collaborate with community providers, and participate in team meetings to support discharge planning under supervision toward independent licensure.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, and licensure (LMSW-cc,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field.
• LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c license/certification from MAINE OPOR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and discharge planning documentation.
• Collaborate with community providers and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Internship experience

Behavioral health experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Clinical Counseling

Licenses: LMSW-cc / LCPC-c / LMFT-c

Job description

Waldo Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 100601

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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $66,123.20to $89,481.60per year.

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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