Outpatient Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k-$81k

The week · per this posting

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Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, LCPC-c) $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

At AMHC in Machias, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to create a supportive and healing environment for our clients, and we're looking for talented, compassionate Therapists to join our team.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on any individual, couple, or family seeking behavioral health services.

Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients navigate a wide range of challenges from a generalist, strength-based perspective.

Maintain confidential client records and documentation following AMHC policies and procedures, licensing and regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

  • Collaborate with a team of behavioral health professionals to provide holistic care.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus
  • Full Benefits Package
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • 403b Retirement (with match)
  • Pet Insurance
  • EAP
  • Clinical Consultation
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • NHSC-approved sites
  • Supplemental Insurance and more
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional growth
  • A warm, welcoming practice dedicated to client well-being

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
  • Active state licensure (LCSW, LMSW-cc, LCPC, LCPC-c)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for helping others and commitment to behavioral health
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentStrength-based TherapyClinical DocumentationCase ManagementCommunication SkillsCrisis InterventionTreatment Planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 38% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
14% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About Aroostook Mental Health Services

Mental Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
403b Retirement (with match)
Pet Insurance
EAP
Clinical Consultation