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.
• Complete daily documentation of individual/group sessions, family contact, educational consultant/primary treatment contact, case management activities
• Maintain continuous, professional communication with referents to be in the best interest of the client and organization
• Provide guidance regarding sober living, school, work, volunteering, sponsor/AA meetings, family relationships, probation/legal issues, etc.
• Assist with weekly client house clean and model appropriate hygiene and ADLs.
• Spend time in residences with clients to develop relationships and awareness of clients’ needs and issues.
• Create transitional plans with clients in advance of intended discharge date and complete discharge summaries after clients leave Foundation House.
• Attend regular team meetings, supervision meetings, clinical team meetings, tours with stakeholders, and all other assigned meetings.
• Provide coverage for staff members and provide off-hours support when needed.
• Provide on-call coverage on rotation as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Foundation House has been a leader in men’s mental health and substance abuse treatment for over two decades. Our program is anchored in evidence-based therapeutic practices and exceptional experiential programming, seamlessly guiding men from structured residential care to fully independent living. At the heart of our mission is a belief in the limitless possibilities of confronting your toughest challenges and never walking the path alone.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.