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Connections for Kids

Licensed School-Based Clinician

Pay: $62,000–$70,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Portland, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,405 / year median in Maine

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Welcome to Portland Day Treatment! Connections For Kids is an accredited leading mental health agency in Maine that believes in individualized, child and family centered care. For 26 years we've been creating better futures for children, youth and families! Portland Day Treatment provides behavioral support services to students in the public school who have a mental health diagnosis such as conduct disorders, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. The Clinician and BHP work together to support students in their educational setting with mental health support, behavioral management skills and treatment plan implementation in order to help each child find success.

Position:

School Based Clinician Location:

Portland, Maine Compensation:

Fully Licensed Clinicians:

$65,000-$70,000

Conditionally Licensed Clinicians:

$62,000-$65,000 w/ $2,000 Increase after fully licensed!

Location:

Portland, Maine General Summary :

Our School Based Clinicians are an integral part of our team; providing individual therapy for children and adolescents in collaboration with our team of Behavioral Health Professionals. Working at CFK, you will be provided with weekly, in-depth individual supervision and support, and participate in a monthly consultation with our experienced clinical team to learn the latest innovative treatment.

Benefits:

34 paid days off in your first year and increases the longer you're with our team! Tuition Reimbursement! Matched Retirement! Medical Dental Vision Employer-paid long term disability Employer-paid Life Insurance Short term disability Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Company issued cell phone and laptop Convenient school hours, Monday through Friday Relaxed and casual work environment Discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount to Verizon Discounted pet insurance

Qualifications:

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling. Must be a Masters Level Licensed Counselor / Social Worker (LMSW-cc or LCSW) or LCPC or LCPC-cc in the state of Maine. Must hold a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance. Connections for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person