Behavioral Health Clinician III- Pediatrics

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Clinician III to join the pediatric clinic at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. You will deliver developmentally informed psychotherapy to children and adolescents within an interdisciplinary team in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Maine license (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) and have at least three years of independent practice. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field from an CSWE/CACREP/NASAC-accredited program.
• Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Maine.
• At least three years of behavioral health experience as an independently licensed clinician.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Apply advanced skills in Teaching, Quality & Process Improvement, or Supervision/Mentoring.

Skills

Teaching

Quality & Process Improvement

Supervision/Mentoring

Education

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

Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Maine

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 93480
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2026

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering asignon bonusofup to $10,000 for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!

Eligible candidates are hired into a Full orPart timeposition. Bonusamountprorated forPart timehires;per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3months ofseparation from employment.

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

We are seeking a licensed clinician to join our pediatric clinic within a dynamic teaching hospital environment. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver developmentally informed, evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and their families while working alongside an integrated, interdisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals.

Our clinicians practice in a collaborative, mission-driven setting that prioritizes trauma-informed care, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth. This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about advancing pediatric behavioral health, values thoughtful collaboration, and is committed to lifelong learning and high-quality patient care.

Summary:

The role of Behavioral Health Clinician III, working under an independent 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 Behavioral Health Clinician III will have specialized skills in three out of nine advanced skills domains, such as Teaching, Quality & Process Improvement, Research, and Supervision/Mentoring.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).
• License/Certifications: Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
• Experience: At least three years of behavioral health experience as an independently 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 $77,147.20to $104,353.60per 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 [emailprotected] .

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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.