Behavioral Health Clinician I

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; 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

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician I at MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Brunswick, ME provides assessments, treatment planning, and direct care through individual, group, and family therapy under a conditional license.

Under supervision, you maintain clinical records, collaborate with community providers, and participate in team meetings to support discharge planning and ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, clinical counseling, addiction treatment, or related field.
• Licensure as LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c from Maine OPOR.
• Internship or behavioral health experience prior to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct care through individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and collaborate with community providers.
• Participate in team meetings and discharge planning.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Clinical Counseling

LMSW-cc / LCPC-c / LMFT-c license

Job description

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)

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
• 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).
• 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 $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).

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

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

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