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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Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist to join our established and highly regarded Developmental Psychology Assessment Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation services across the lifespan. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and other specialties in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Position Highlights:
- Flexible scheduling options with a four- or five-day work week, totaling 40 hours/week
- Opportunity to work with your preferred patient population and age range; clinic serves patients from 2.5 to 100 years of age
- Collaborate with adult psychiatry and family medicine residents as well as medical students
- Strong referral network and close partnerships with primary care, neurology, and psychiatry teams
- Teaching and research opportunities are available for candidates interested in academic involvement and professional development
- Supportive practice environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
- $109,366.40-$168,979.20 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Join Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
- Comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, employer-matched retirement plan, and much more
- Outstanding student loan reimbursement program designed to support long-term financial wellness
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Annual CEU allowance to support ongoing professional growth
- Flexible schedule options to promote an excellent work-life balance
- Collegial, team-based environment within a respected behavioral health organization
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call 207.973.5358 or text Neuropsychologist to 207.560.0133
Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist to join our established and highly regarded Developmental Psychology Assessment Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation services across the lifespan. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and other specialties in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Position Highlights:
- Flexible scheduling options with a four- or five-day work week, totaling 40 hours/week
- Opportunity to work with your preferred patient population and age range; clinic serves patients from 2.5 to 100 years of age
- Collaborate with adult psychiatry and family medicine residents as well as medical students
- Strong referral network and close partnerships with primary care, neurology, and psychiatry teams
- Teaching and research opportunities are available for candidates interested in academic involvement and professional development
- Supportive practice environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
- $109,366.40-$168,979.20 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Join Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
- Comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, employer-matched retirement plan, and much more
- Outstanding student loan reimbursement program designed to support long-term financial wellness
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Annual CEU allowance to support ongoing professional growth
- Flexible schedule options to promote an excellent work-life balance
- Collegial, team-based environment within a respected behavioral health organization
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call 207.973.5358 or text Neuropsychologist to 207.560.0133
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Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Maine
A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- MaineHealth27
- MaineGeneral Health4
- Brett DiNovi & Associates4
- LifeStance Health2
- Prime Healthcare Services2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 Brett DiNovi & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Westbrook, Portland, and Augusta 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 75% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 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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