Behavioral Health Clinician I

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Career growth opportunities

Shift differentials

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician I to provide comprehensive care under a conditional license. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver individual, group, and family therapy while maintaining records and coordinating with community providers.

The role supports team-based care and aims toward independent licensure under supervision, with strong emphasis on discharge planning and collaborative treatment strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c licensure required.
• Internship/experience in behavioral health before licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients with behavioral health needs.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct care via individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with community providers and team members.
• Participate in team meetings for discharge planning.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field

LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c license/certification

Behavioral health internship/experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 90302

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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
• offerscomprehensivebenefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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 $31.79to $43.02 per hour.

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

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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