Mental Health Therapist

Foundation House

Mental Health Therapist

Portland, Maine

Foundation House is seeking a Mental Health Therapist, to be based in their Portland, Maine locations.  Foundation House is a behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program designed for men providing coordinated and comprehensive clinical care. Mental Health Therapists are an integral part of our clinical and psychiatric team, utilizing the latest therapeutic modalities and practices to provide individual, group, and family therapy to our clients and their loved ones.

Requirements of the Mental Health Therapist:

• Master’s degree in related field

• 2+ years of related work experience in a substance abuse/mental health setting preferred.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

• Full licensure in the state of Maine or 5 years full licensure in another state preferred.

• Conditional Licensing and Internships considered for candidates working toward obtaining their social work license.

• Experience with Attachment Theory desired.

• Proven ability to work in team-oriented environment.

• Energetic and able to galvanize clients to take full advantage of Foundation House offerings.

• Able to lead by example and participate in the clients’ journey.

• Possess knowledge of current recovery industry trends and residential treatment methodologies.

• Creative, flexible, and able to think outside of the box.

• Valid driver’s license and transportation.

• Ability to commute to Portland, Maine Monday through Friday.

Benefits of the Job:

• Starting pay at $70,000 and up based on licensure, credentials and experience

• On-call compensation

• Generous PTO

• Retirement w/ match

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Mileage reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

• Access to On-campus amenities

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Therapist:

• Create and facilitate assessments and treatment plans for admitting clients.

• Facilitate and participate in Foundation House’s PHP/IOP programming using evidenced based practices, including an Attachment Based theoretical framework.

• Provide individual and group therapy.

• Provide family support and facilitation of family support Zoom calls.