Outpatient Mental Health Clinician

WELLSPRING INC • Bangor, ME

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About The Position

The Outpatient Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses. The clinician uses a trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally competent approach while complying with state and federal regulations. The role supports client recovery and integrates behavioral health treatment with other community supports.

Wellspring is a client-centered behavioral health agency providing evidence-based outpatient services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Its multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to foster resilience, promote recovery, and support sustainable wellness in communities across Maine. The position offers full-time or part-time scheduling, including flexible scheduling; some evening hours may be required. Starting pay is $32 per hour, with a fee-for-service option available.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Currently hold a Maine LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC-C, or LMSW-CC license; conditional licenses are accepted with a supervision plan.
• Strong understanding of co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment models.
• Familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and ASAM placement criteria.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
• Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience working with co-occurring populations.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment of substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
• Provide therapy using approaches such as CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-informed modalities.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling focused on mental health, substance use disorder recovery, relapse prevention, and skill-building.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and case management providers to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and training activities.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA, and ethical standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time