Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Maine
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where community mental health centers, hospital systems, and substance use treatment programs drive consistent hiring. Well-established employers such as MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Sweetser maintain ongoing behavioral health therapist roles at every level from entry-level clinician to licensed clinical supervisor. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent mental health. 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 Therapist 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 therapist jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine licensure as LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical license required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a community or outpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to complete MaineCare and insurance billing and authorization processes
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client homes or satellite sites
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Maine?
To become a licensed behavioral health therapist in Maine, you earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field and then apply to the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure or the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, depending on your credential path. After completing required supervised clinical hours, you pass a national licensure exam such as the NCE or LMSW exam and receive your Maine license. Licensure level, from associate to clinical, determines your scope of independent practice.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Maine?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists 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 mix of large integrated health systems and community-based mental health organizations means openings exist across hospital-affiliated outpatient clinics, residential programs, and school-based settings throughout the state.
Which Maine cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Westbrook, Portland, and Augusta have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Maine. Portland leads because it is home to MaineHealth's flagship campus and the highest concentration of community mental health agencies in the state, while Bangor and Augusta generate strong demand through Northern Light Health and state government-contracted behavioral health programs that serve the broader central and northern Maine region.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Maine?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because telehealth has been widely adopted in behavioral health. About 75% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting strong provider and client demand for virtual care across Maine's rural geography. Individual therapy, psychiatric evaluation support, and care coordination roles are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid schedules.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or provisional positions at community mental health centers, which routinely hire candidates who hold a master's degree but are still accruing supervised hours toward full licensure. Organizations such as Sweetser and Spurwink run structured clinical supervision programs designed for early-career therapists and accept applicants without independent licensure. Case management or residential counselor roles at those same organizations are common lateral entry points. Having a completed practicum in a Maine clinical setting and an associate clinical license from the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure strengthens your application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that match your experience and availability.
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