Behavioral Health Clinician I

MaineHealth; Portland (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

MaineHealth is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician I in Portland, ME, to provide comprehensive care under conditional licensure. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy.

You will maintain clinical records, collaborate with community providers, and participate in team meetings to support discharge planning and progress toward independent licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a related field.
• Clinical licensure or eligibility (LMSW-cc, LCPC-c, or LMFT-c).
• Behavioral health internship or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with community providers and participate in team meetings.
• Assist with discharge planning and supervision toward licensure.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Direct client care

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 93942
Date Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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.

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

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.

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.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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.

Join our Talent Network so we can keep you updated about upcoming events, system updates, and jobs that match what you're looking for