Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Company Overview

At Hand of Mercy Health Care, our vision is to deliver holistic, wellness-focused, and culturally competent services. We believe this will promote the positive social-emotional development of our clients by addressing current mental health challenges to ameliorate symptoms and improve client’s level of independent functioning. Our goal is to become the best provider of mental health services in the region, the leading mental health employer, and a valued partner in the provision of mental health services. For every step that we take with our clients, staff, and our community, we work to ensure that we act with acceptance, compassion, sincerity, and respect to empower people.

About the Role

At Hand of Mercy Health Care (HOM), we are seeking a licensed or conditionally licensed master’s-level Outpatient Mental Health Therapist with a passion for mental health. This role is responsible for conducting timely evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapy services to our clients.

• Annual Salary: $50,016‎
• Bonus: $80 weekly if threshold met
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Job Type: Full-Time Salaired

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Intake

• Review referrals and determine client eligibility for HOM programs.
• Conduct screening interviews and use standardized mental health and substance use assessment tools.
• Complete intake documentation and enter data into our EHR system.

Therapy & Support

• Provide individualized outpatient therapy services.
• Manage crisis situations to ensure client safety.
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans tailored to client needs.

Compliance & Documentation

• Write formal evaluation reports that meet HOM standards.
• Participate in case reviews, supervision sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure services are delivered with cultural competence and in accordance with diversity and inclusion principles.

Qualifications for Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

• Active ME State license (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, or conditional licenses such as LCSW-CC, LCPC-CC, LMSW-CC) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, particularly with youth, young adults, or underserved populations(e.g., immigrants, homeless individuals, legal system-involved).
• Strong ability to work independently and in high-paced environments.
• Minimum of 26 billable hours per week required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 80 Hours of PTO
• 40 Hours of Earned Paid Leave
• Paid Sick Days
• All Public Holidays Paid
• 401(k) plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Partly Remote work
• Flexible Hours
• Professional Development and Training
• Bonus pay for exceeding performance goals

Diversity Statement

HOM Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected and valued. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, not on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.