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Behavioral Health Clinician II - Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

MaineHealth
parental leave, company vehicle
United States, Maine, Portland
216 Vaughan Street (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2026

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 86368

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 Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), LicensedMarriageand Family Therapist (LMFT) isrequired

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges

About the Adult Outpatient Clinic

The Adult Outpatient Clinic atMcGeacheyHall is part of the MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) continuum of care. We provide hospital-based outpatient behavioral health services for adults (18+) with primary DSM-5-TR mental health diagnoses, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders.

Patients are referred to the clinic for comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management.Followingan initialassessment by a psychiatrist, psychiatric resident under attending supervision, or advanced practice provider (APP), an individualized treatment plan is developed based on each person's unique needs. Services may include medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, vocational services, and specialty behavioral health treatments.

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Clinician II is an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults with a wide range of behavioral health needs. This clinicianutilizesevidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Seeking Safety.

Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, APPs, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals, the Behavioral Health Clinician II helps patients develop coping skills, improve daily functioning, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful progress toward their recovery goals. The role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Summary:
The role of Behavioral Health Clinician II, 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.

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:Licensed LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT from the respective licensing board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
  3. Experience:At least two years of behavioral health experience including employment as 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 $71,448.00to $96,636.80per 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact emily.crouse@mainehealth.org

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 mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

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.

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