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Shalom House
Portland, Maine

LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, or LCPC-c, Clinician

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$91k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 19m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

We’re seeking a Clinician who brings strong clinical expertise, initiative, and a genuine drive to make a difference; PNMI experience is a plus! This role will evolve and help us expand services through Section 65. If you take ownership, thrive in a collaborative environment, and aren’t afraid to step up when it counts, this role offers the opportunity to lead, support, and grow in meaningful ways every day.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $76,000- $91,000 annually, depending on experience

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • 401(k) with employer match (after 1 year)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off

What You’ll Do

Work alongside other Clinicians and partner with the Assistant Directors of Clinical Services. You’ll play a key role in supporting the success of our residential programs—balancing hands-on clinical care with leadership and consultation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual and group counseling aligned with treatment plans
  • Support staff through clinical challenges and crisis situations
  • Foster a structured, supportive therapeutic environment
  • Lead and coordinate clinical trainings and staff development
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external providers
  • Ensure accurate and compliant clinical documentation (including Medicaid standards)
  • Participate in case conferences, treatment meetings, and program planning
  • Step into program leadership roles when needed

What You Bring

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field
  • Licensure (or eligibility) for LCSW or LCPC in Maine (conditional license holders are strongly encouraged to apply!)
  • 4+ years of relevant mental health experience preferred
  • Experience with co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance use) is a plus

You’re Someone Who

  • Takes initiative and follows through
  • Balances independent work with strong teamwork
  • Communicates clearly and builds trust easily
  • Stays organized while managing multiple priorities
  • Brings both compassion and clinical confidence to your work

Additional Requirements

  • Valid Maine driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Work Environment & Schedule

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday with some flex on hours
  • Work takes place in residential settings supporting adults with severe and persistent mental illness with hopes of expanding services to the community.

Why Shalom House?

This is more than a clinical role—it’s a chance to shape programs, mentor teams, and directly impact lives. At Shalom House, we value your expertise and initiative, and we support your growth.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a driven clinician ready to step into a meaningful and dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you.

Monday - Friday 8 AM -4 PM or 9 AM - 5 PM

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementMental health assessmentCo-occurring disorders treatmentCollaborationMedicaid complianceClinical supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, or LCPC-c, Clinician at Shalom House a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,470 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 19 employers

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<$90k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$569k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,419/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Shalom House

Mental Health Care
Portland, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match (after 1 year)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Generous paid time off