Psychotherapist - School Based in Maine

Join one of the most inventive and forward-looking FQHCs in the country. Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Therapist to join it's Bangor School-Based Health Center Services.

• LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, conditional license considered
• This is a growing mental health service
• Must be comfortable in a developing environment
• Work will be primarily on-site, in person at the school
• The position is planned for full-time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule will match the school schedule, Monday through Friday generally from 7am to 3:30pm
  
  

This is a unique opportunity to play a key and foundational role in increasing access to mental health services for Bangor students! The therapist will be primarily working in person at Bangor Middle School, and occasionally at other schools in the Bangor school district.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary primary care providers throughout PCHC, work closely with peers in other School-Based Health Centers. The position will promote timely access to care, continuity of care, and the enhancement of well-being in our area’s children.

All externally hired LCSW/LCPC/LMFT's will receive a sign-on/retention bonus ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on prior experience!

Why Penobscot Community Health Care?

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering an integrated Medical Home Model
• Highly innovative programs and care settings
• Experienced, interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, family medicine physicians, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership and superb support
• Engaged and supportive patient population
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
  

Penobscot Community Health Care: a non-profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is comprised of sixteen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, in Old Town, Belfast and Jackman. We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and substance abuse, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for the unhoused. Our integrated medical home model supports our mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost effective health care. Our services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity and a sense of belonging.

Bangor, Maine: Part of the Greater Bangor Metro area: Live in a historic, riverside city just half-an-hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Maine’s third largest metro, with its own international airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) and Portland’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.). Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No