MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization
Behavioral Health Clinician II - Weight & Wellness
MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Location: South Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 60646
Date Posted: Jan 9, 2026
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.
~ 32 Hours/week, Monday – Friday, Day shift ~
Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required
Position Summary An exciting opportunity for a behavioral health clinician to be part of a bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program, part of Maine Medical Center, located in South Portland, Maine. The Weight & Wellness program is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team including Nutritionists, Surgeons, Medical Assistants, MDs, Bariatricians, and behavioral health providers. This team works collaboratively to treat both adults and kids who are in their journey to create a healthier self. The behavioral health clinician is part of this fast paced, high-volume practice, bringing in their expertise to optimize outcomes for patients.
Your role includes providing assessments and focused treatment to patients of the practice. Treatment modalities include both individual and group therapy to address any concerns that may have been identified during the assessment. You must be comfortable working with both adults and kids, and families.
The work is enhanced by being part of a medical team with solid experience in integrated work. Collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the MaineHealth system adds to the experience. Individual supervision, group supervision, psychiatry consultation, and quarterly trainings are added benefits of this position.
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)
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
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 two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.
Additional Information 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.
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.
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For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Behavioral Health Clinicians!
Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 3 months separation from employment. Bonuses may be prorated based on schedule.
~ 32 Hours/week, Monday – Friday, Day shift ~
Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required
Position Summary An exciting opportunity for a behavioral health clinician to be part of a bariatric surgery and medical weight loss program, part of Maine Medical Center, located in South Portland, Maine. The Weight & Wellness program is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team including Nutritionists, Surgeons, Medical Assistants, MDs, Bariatricians, and behavioral health providers. This team works collaboratively to treat both adults and kids who are in their journey to create a healthier self. The behavioral health clinician is part of this fast paced, high-volume practice, bringing in their expertise to optimize outcomes for patients.
Your role includes providing assessments and focused treatment to patients of the practice. Treatment modalities include both individual and group therapy to address any concerns that may have been identified during the assessment. You must be comfortable working with both adults and kids, and families.
The work is enhanced by being part of a medical team with solid experience in integrated work. Collaborative work with psychiatrists and other integrated clinicians in the MaineHealth system adds to the experience. Individual supervision, group supervision, psychiatry consultation, and quarterly trainings are added benefits of this position.
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)
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Clinical Counseling, Addiction Treatment, or related field
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 two years of behavioral health experience including employment as a conditionally licensed clinician.
Additional Information 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.
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.
Join our Talent Network so we can keep you updated about upcoming events, system updates, and jobs that match what you're looking for
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