Mental Health Therapist

Skillcloud HCM•Portland, ME

15d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation House is seeking a Mental Health Therapist based at its Portland, Maine locations. Foundation House is a behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program for men, providing coordinated and comprehensive clinical care. The therapist is part of the clinical and psychiatric team and uses current therapeutic modalities and practices to provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients and their loved ones. The role supports Foundation House’s PHP/IOP programming and residential treatment, helping clients progress from structured care toward independent living. It includes clinical assessment and treatment planning, therapy and family support, documentation, case coordination, guidance on clients’ recovery and daily living needs, and participation in team activities. The therapist also spends time in residences with clients, assists with household routines, provides coverage and off-hours support when needed, and takes part in an on-call rotation assigned by the Clinical Director.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Valid driver’s license and transportation.
Ability to commute to Portland, Maine, Monday through Friday.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Energetic and able to galvanize clients to take full advantage of Foundation House offerings.
Able to lead by example and participate in clients’ journeys.
Knowledge of current recovery industry trends and residential treatment methodologies.
Creative, flexible, and able to think outside the box.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related work experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting is preferred.
Full licensure in Maine or five years of full licensure in another state is preferred.
Conditional licensing and internships are considered for candidates working toward obtaining their social work license.
Experience with Attachment Theory is desired.

Responsibilities

Create and facilitate assessments and treatment plans for admitting clients.
Facilitate and participate in Foundation House’s PHP/IOP programming using evidence-based practices, including an Attachment Based theoretical framework.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Provide family support and facilitate family support Zoom calls.
Complete daily documentation of individual and group sessions, family contact, educational consultant/primary treatment contact, and case management activities.
Maintain continuous, professional communication with referents in the best interest of the client and organization.
Provide guidance regarding sober living, school, work, volunteering, sponsor/AA meetings, family relationships, probation/legal issues, and related matters.
Assist with weekly client house cleaning and model appropriate hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Spend time in residences with clients to develop relationships and awareness of clients’ needs and issues.
Create transitional plans with clients before their intended discharge date and complete discharge summaries after clients leave Foundation House.
Attend regular team meetings, supervision meetings, clinical team meetings, tours with stakeholders, and other assigned meetings.
Provide coverage for staff members and off-hours support when needed.
Provide on-call coverage on rotation as assigned by the Clinical Director.