Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Maine

Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Maine concentrate in community mental health centers, substance use treatment programs, nonprofit service agencies, and hospital-based behavioral health units, with demand steady at both clinical supervisor and program director levels. The heaviest hiring is in and around Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where established employers like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Spurwink Services maintain ongoing behavioral health operations. Program management, care coordination, and crisis services oversight are among the most consistently sought specialties statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerMaineHealth
Top cityPortland, ME
Cities hiring18
Work type81% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CVS Health
Customer Service Representative, Behavioral Health (Shift: Mon-Fri 11:45AM-8:15PM EST)
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CVS Health
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Customer Service Representative, Behavioral Health (Shift: Mon-Fri 11:45AM-8:15PM EST)
CVS Health
Maine
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
$17 - $31/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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MaineHealth
Case Manager - Behavioral Health
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MaineHealth
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Case Manager - Behavioral Health
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree in counseling
10,000+

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MaineGeneral Health
Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor
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MaineGeneral Health
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Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta, Maine
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists

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MaineHealth
Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
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MaineHealth
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Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
EMT Certification
10,000+

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MaineHealth
Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, Farmington
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MaineHealth
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Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, Farmington
MaineHealth
Farmington, Maine
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
EMT Certification
10,000+

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Behavioral Health Manager Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
8 jobs
Augusta
4 jobs
Sanford
4 jobs
Brunswick
3 jobs
Westbrook
3 jobs
Saco
2 jobs
Belfast
2 jobs
Rockland
2 jobs
Kennebunk
2 jobs

Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Maine

A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • MaineHealth
    MaineHealth30
  • MaineGeneral Health
    MaineGeneral Health4
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health2
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • Northern Light Health
    Northern Light Health1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services33

What Maine Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Maine.

  • Active Maine clinical license such as LCSW, LCPC, or LADC in good standing
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Proven supervisory or management experience leading clinical or behavioral health staff
  • Familiarity with Maine DHHS regulations, Medicaid billing, and community mental health standards
  • Experience with quality assurance, program compliance, and outcome measurement in behavioral health settings
  • Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based treatment models

Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavioral health manager in Maine?

Most behavioral health manager roles in Maine require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology along with an active Maine clinical license, typically an LCSW, LCPC, or LADC issued through the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure or the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure. From there, employers expect a period of supervised clinical practice before stepping into management. Roles overseeing substance use programs often also require familiarity with Maine DHHS certification standards for treatment providers.

Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Maine?

Employers hiring behavioral health managers in Maine right now include MaineHealth, MaineGeneral Health, and LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's network of community mental health agencies, nonprofit service organizations, and integrated health systems like MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are among the most consistent sources of openings for this role.

Which Maine cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?

Portland, Augusta, and Sanford have the most behavioral health manager openings in Maine. Portland drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous metro and home to major health systems and nonprofit behavioral health agencies, while Bangor anchors Northern Light Health's regional operations and Augusta draws consistent demand through its concentration of state government offices and DHHS-affiliated service providers.

Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Maine?

Yes, but they're limited. About 19% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that most roles involve direct staff supervision, on-site program oversight, or in-person client-facing responsibilities. The parts of the role most likely to allow remote flexibility are administrative functions such as compliance reporting, billing oversight, and virtual team meetings rather than clinical supervision or crisis program management.

How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Maine with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is building supervisory experience from a senior clinician or lead case manager role inside an organization like Spurwink Services, Sweetser, or a Maine DHHS-certified community mental health agency before moving into formal management. Many Maine providers promote from within, so joining as a licensed clinician and taking on shift lead or team lead responsibilities is a practical route. Completing your LCSW or LCPC and pursuing training in Medicaid compliance gives candidates a clear advantage when an internal manager position opens.

Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Maine?

You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and the communities you want to serve, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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