Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$56k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-Time | Madawaska Outpatient | $7,500 Signing Bonus
Are you a licensed behavioral health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families?
AMHC is seeking an Outpatient Therapist-Consultant to provide high-quality clinical care while serving as a trusted resource and consultant within our multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy services to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
You'll also play an important role in clinical consultation, diagnostic evaluation, staff development, and community collaboration to help ensure exceptional care and positive outcomes for those we serve.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate clinician, strong communicator, and collaborative team member who is passionate about supporting recovery, promoting wellness, and advancing behavioral health services in the community.
Why Join AMHC?
- Provide meaningful outpatient therapy services across diverse populations
- Collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals in a supportive team environment
- Serve as a clinical consultant and mentor to staff and interns
- Build relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, schools, and social service agencies
- Help shape the future of behavioral health services while making a lasting impact on clients and families
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and supplemental insurances
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403B with match
- PTO and floating holidays
If you are committed to delivering exceptional clinical care and empowering individuals to achieve their treatment goals, we encourage you to apply today.
Provide care | Share expertise | Strengthen lives and communities
Requirements
- This position requires a master’s degree in social work or a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
- Active licensure as a Social Worker, Counseling Professional, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Maine.
AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Outpatient Therapist will conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for diverse populations. They will also provide evidence-based therapy services while serving as a clinical consultant and mentor to staff and interns.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $56k–$70k | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$85k)309 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Maine | 19 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | US counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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