Clinician I

Position Summary

• The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician I is responsible for evaluation, assessment, and providing treatment for persons who present with substance use-related issues, with or without co-occurring mental health problems. Services can be provided to family members or concerned persons affected by someone’s substance misuse. Duties include providing evaluation and treatment recommendations; referring to appropriate services; and providing education and counseling to clients, family members, and affected others. Evaluation and treatment occur primarily within the Addiction Resource Center. Clinician I Status designates a staff member with some training and certification (Associates Degree, MHRT IV or CADC certification) who acts with a small degree of independence and requires supervision and signing off on clinical paperwork.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Some college level training in Social Work, Counseling, Addictions Treatment, or related field.
• License/Certifications: Certification in related field (CADC).
• Experience: Previous work experience in counseling adolescents and adults dealing with substance use-related problems and potential co-occurring disorders. Two (2) years of prior sobriety if in recovery at time of hire.

Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked a Best-In-State Employer in 2021 and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.