Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth in Belfast is hiring a Medical Assistant to support behavioral health and substance use treatment services in an outpatient setting. You will room patients, obtain vital signs, and help with care coordination alongside psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses.

This full-time position offers meaningful patient interaction, teamwork, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive MaineHealth Behavioral Health team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; must meet one of: 160 hours clinical in Medical Assisting, or 6 months clinical in Adult Education MA, or 1 year in a multi-provider setting.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs; assist with care coordination.
• Support behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and care coordinators to deliver patient-centered care.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting: 160 hours clinical

Adult Education Medical Assistant program + 6 months clinical

1 year clinical experience in multi-provider practice

Job description

Sign-On Bonuses

0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Overview

Make a Difference Every Day in Behavioral Health Care

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant who is passionate about supporting patients on their mental health and wellness journey? Join our dedicated Behavioral Health team in Belfast, where you'll play an important role in providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and care coordinators to support individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment services. From rooming patients and obtaining vital signs to assisting with care coordination and ensuring a positive patient experience, you'll be a valued member of a team committed to improving lives and strengthening our community.

This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, contribute to their long‑term success, and be part of an organization that values teamwork, compassion, and professional growth.

If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can make a lasting impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi‑provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis).
• License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Hiring Scam Alert

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 [e-mail].

Benefits and Work Environment

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

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