Behavioral Health Therapist

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Bar Harbor, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist position is available as either full-time or part-time, onsite, with day shift hours. This role provides individual and group therapy services to clients across the lifespan—including both adults and children—supporting their mental health needs in alignment with MDI Hospital’s Integrated Care Philosophy. The therapist collaborates closely with the clinical supervisor and interdisciplinary clinical team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field
Current Maine licensure as LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or LADC (dual licensure in addictions preferred)
Minimum of two years’ experience providing mental health therapy
Strong interpersonal and emotional maturity
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to drive as needed for job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate individual, family, and group therapy; child and adolescent therapists may also provide play therapy
Maintain accurate and timely case records in compliance with regulatory standards
Refer clients to external resources as appropriate
Develop and deliver internal educational sessions for staff and team development
Collaborate with the clinical supervisor and clinical team to develop and implement treatment plans
Participate in team-building efforts and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Demonstrate flexibility in responding to urgent client needs and scheduling adjustments