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Mental Health Counselor

Kennebec Behavioral Health
Augusta, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Kennebec Behavioral Health?

** $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! **

Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services , named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5 years, and recently recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) invites you to join our team of Master’s level LCSW and LCPC Clinicians who support our clients experiencing serious emotional disturbance, behavioral health disorders, and/or substance misuse disorders. (Both fully licensed and conditionally licensed individuals welcome).

Becoming part of the KBH family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults and families. There are openings in our Augusta clinic. KBH would consider part-time (a part-time position would be at a higher rate of pay per hour).

A few things to consider about a career with KBH:

· $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

· Incentive bonuses

· Flexibility

· Free CEU training opportunities

· Ongoing clinical development and training in evidence-based practices

· Mission driven leadership

· Scheduling support and caseload management

· Organizational integrity

· User-friendly electronic client record built in-house by our own IT team

· An excellent benefit package with three healthcare plans to choose from with no waiting period! Medical coverage starts on your first day of work.

· All health insurance plans include massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, gym reimbursement, and personal health coaching

· Wellness program

· KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments.

· KBH sites are approved Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) locations

Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field

· State Licensure as an LCSW, LCSW-c, LMSW, LMSW-c, LCPC or LCPC-c

· Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team

Explore other opportunities with Kennebec Behavioral Health: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Full or provisional LCSW, LMSW, LCPC license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Augusta, ME 04330 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29

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