Therapist Jobs in Maine
Therapist jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where demand runs from entry-level clinical associates through licensed independent practitioners and supervisory roles. Community mental health, school-based counseling, and substance use treatment are the most active specialties, driven by persistent workforce shortages across the state. Established employers such as MaineHealth, Acadia Hospital, and Maine Behavioral Healthcare maintain ongoing hiring pipelines for therapists at multiple levels. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us.MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Opportunity:
Provides occupational therapy services within an assigned area to patients needing to develop, recover, and maintain occupational skills and instrumental activities of daily living.
The Work:
Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Documents subjective, and objective, findings of patient progress, and assessment findings and plan.
Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates and counsels the patient and family/caregiver.
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
You Have:
Registered as an Occupational Therapist (OTR) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
Maine State Occupational Therapy licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred.
Compensation Information:
$35.86 - $62.76
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Job Exempt:
NoBenefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
Job Description Summary:
MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us.MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Opportunity:
Provides occupational therapy services within an assigned area to patients needing to develop, recover, and maintain occupational skills and instrumental activities of daily living.
The Work:
Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Documents subjective, and objective, findings of patient progress, and assessment findings and plan.
Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates and counsels the patient and family/caregiver.
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
You Have:
Registered as an Occupational Therapist (OTR) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
Maine State Occupational Therapy licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred.
Compensation Information:
$35.86 - $62.76
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Job Exempt:
NoBenefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in therapist jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine clinical license such as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT issued by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
- Documented supervised clinical hours meeting Maine licensure requirements for independent practice
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a community, outpatient, or inpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health and medical environments
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and maintain compliance with HIPAA and Maine confidentiality standards
Therapist Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a therapist in Maine?
Becoming a therapist in Maine requires a master's degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-graduate hours and passage of a relevant national exam. Licensure is issued by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, which oversees the LCPC, LCSW, and LMFT credentials. Most employers will consider candidates who hold an associate license while completing hours toward full licensure.
Which companies hire therapists in Maine?
Employers hiring therapists in Maine right now include MaineHealth, Reliant Rehabilitation, and Preferred Therapy Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maine's behavioral health landscape also includes a strong network of community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers that hire therapists across rural and urban parts of the state.
Which Maine cities have the most therapist jobs?
Portland, Waterville, and Saco have the most therapist openings in Maine. Portland anchors the market as the state's largest metro, with major health systems and outpatient practices headquartered there, while Bangor and Augusta draw consistent hiring from regional hospital affiliates and state-contracted community behavioral health organizations serving central and northern Maine.
Are there remote therapist jobs in Maine?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields allow. About 0% of therapist openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad adoption of telehealth across the state. Individual, outpatient talk therapy and case management consultation translate most readily to remote formats, while group practice, crisis services, and school-based roles typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a therapist in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate-level or supervised clinician position while working toward full licensure. Organizations such as Spurwink, Sweetser, and community mental health centers affiliated with MaineHealth regularly hire master's-level candidates who hold an associate LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT and are accruing supervised hours. Roles titled clinical intern, therapist associate, or case manager are common lateral starting points, and completing a Maine-based graduate practicum placement at one of these organizations often converts to a paid offer.
Where can I find and apply to therapist jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to therapist jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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