Licensed Therapist presso University of Maine

The primary responsibilities of this position are to: provide mental health and substance use disorder counseling and crisis services to and to serve as a resource for the campus community by providing training, consultation, and prevention services. Many students have significant mental health, substance use, developmental and social and academic problems and need these services to ensure success and retention, and the safety and well-being of students and the community. Typical hiring range for this 11-month (August 1 to June 30) work year position is $55,000 to $59,000  commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, and three years of clinical work experience beyond independent licensure.
• Applicants must be licensed or eligible to pursue a license in the State of Maine as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. 
• Successful candidates must have experience delivering mental health and substance use disorder services and have demonstrated skill and ability in the delivery of effective outreach and educational programs. 
• Demonstrated dedication, sensitivity and competence in understanding working with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration as a member of a team of professionals and must show interest and the ability to be cooperative in working with other Counseling Center staff to provide a balance of skills as needed by the Center at any particular time. 
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Ethical professional functioning is essential: each Licensed Therapist is expected to abide by the relevant Code of Conduct for their licensure, as well as all University employee policies.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 26, 2025.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.