AMHC is seeking a self-motivated and committed Outpatient Therapist to provide counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and families out of our Machias location. As an Outpatient Therapist with AMHC, you are responsible for providing Behavioral Health assessment, treatment, consultation, and educational services as a multidisciplinary professional outpatient team member. The Outpatient Therapist is responsible to ensure that the services provided meet the clinical standards of the organization. These standards are inclusive of both direct clinical service and required documentation of those services and the candidate will be expected to demonstrate the core values of AMHC by showing Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Service, Collaboration, and Respect to co-workers, clients, and the community members.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or a PH.D. or Psy.D.
• An active license in the State of Maine as an LCSW, LMSW-CC, LCPC, LCPC-C.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Collaborating in the assessment of area service needs related to AMHC’s provision and continuing development of mental health, substance abuse, and other related services.
• Developing individualized treatment plans that define services and interventions with Compassion
• Keep up-to-date documentation to ensure the continuation of services with Excellence.
• Participate in AMHC’s 24- hour Emergency Service system providing consultation and direct emergency assessment services as determined necessary in consultation with the responding Emergency Services provider or team.
• Maintain the expected caseload in order to promote a Service focus program that meets the needs of our community
• Open and maintain case records by AMHC policies and procedures and state-authorized bodies and third-party payers' prevailing licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Provide a welcoming and Respectful environment for individuals seeking mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring, and community support.
• Provide integrated services in a manner that supports a client’s overall health and well-being and shows the Integrity of AMHC services
• You must also be able to work as part of a cohesive team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

AMHC offers a team-oriented and supportive work environment, a flexible work schedule, and a competitive compensation package.

• Competitive starting salary
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Payout
• Generous time off package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an up to 4% matched contribution after one year of employment
• Employer Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts
• Company issued laptop
• Participation in National Health Service Corp and the Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Discounts to area businesses such as $.20 off the cash price of fuel oil

Schedule:

• This is an exempt position

• All AMHC employment requires Covid vaccination
• For more information Please call Cory at 207-554-2352 or email at ctilley@amhc.org