Job Description

Ready to practice therapy differently?

If you are tired of sterile clinics that you feel undervalued, it’s time for a change. Imagine stepping into a beautifully appointed, professional office space where your personal growth is prioritized, your contributions are celebrated, and you have access to cutting-edge tools to make a profound impact every day.

At Alternative Wellness Services (AWS), we're not just an agency; we're a forward-thinking community. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a highly supportive launchpad, or a seasoned clinician seeking a refreshing, balanced environment, you have found your clinical home.

As an Outpatient Therapist at AWS, you'll be a catalyst for change. We believe that combining traditional talk therapy with alternative, somatic modalities helps clients achieve faster, sustainable results without depending solely on psychotropics.

Within our thoughtfully designed Biddeford Wellness Center, you will cultivate an inviting space for clients from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds. You will have the unique opportunity to seamlessly integrate advanced wellness technologies into your clients' care plans, including:

• 360-Degree Trifecta Pro Wellness Chamber (Red Light): Improves mood, sleep, and reduces inflammation, pain, symptoms of depression and SAD.
• Alpha-Stim: Utilizes CES to safely treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, and manage pain.
• BrainTap: Uses audio/light frequencies to guide clients into deep, stress-relieving meditative states.
• Cold Plunges: Triggers a massive release of endorphins/dopamine—especially powerful for clients in early recovery.
• Infrared Saunas: Lowers cortisol levels and promotes restorative sleep and cellular detoxification.

Why Choose AWS? Because We Invest in Your Future.

We know that to take care of your clients, you need to be taken care of first. We empower our clinicians with:

• True Work-Life Balance: Maintain a manageable 65% direct service ratio, averaging just 26 client sessions per week.
• Hybrid & Flexible Scheduling: Work a traditional 5-day week, choose a compressed schedule (e.g., four 10-hour days), or utilize hybrid options if your referrals and caseload align!
• Build Your Own Practice: We don't just give you a caseload; we give you the opportunity to create your own pipeline for referrals. Earning your full clinical license? We have built-in opportunities for you to seamlessly transition into a private practice model with us.
• A Connected, Supportive Culture: Say goodbye to isolation. Experience genuine collaboration through weekly group and individual supervision (perfect for conditionally licensed grads!), monthly open-door meetings, and fun agency outings.
• Epic Recognition: Picture yourself as our next Employee of the Year, rewarded with an extra week of PTO and an all-expenses-paid vacation to Florida!

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-Time):

• Access our cutting edge technology for yourself at a reduced rate to help promote your own wellness
• FREE Health Insurance Option!
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Dedicated paid professional development and comprehensive supervision
• EAP, Accident/Injury Insurance, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunity to earn extra income for exceeding billable commitments! (Note: Flexible Part-Time Fee-for-Service (FFS) positions are also available).

What You Bring to the Team:

• Required Licensure: You must hold an active Maine license as an LMSW-CC, LCSW, LCPC, or LCPC-conditional (New grads strongly encouraged to apply!)
• Your Approach: A high level of professionalism, an interest for holistic care, and a deep commitment to treating individuals across all ages (children, adults, and seniors) and diverse socio-economic backgrounds with behavioral health and substance use needs.

Ready to transform lives (including your own)?

We are invested in your long-term success and want you to thrive here. Apply today to join the Outpatient Clinician Team at AWS!

Requirements

Requirements of the Outpatient Therapy (OPT) Clinician:

• Masters in social work or counseling required.
• Licensed in the state of Maine as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor preferred or Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC or LCPC-C) required .
• Ability to pass comprehensive background check, and a current, valid Maine Driver's License (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) and record acceptable to AWS and the Agency's auto insurance carrier.
• Current proof of personal auto insurance.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience with integrated healthcare and substance use treatment preferred.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, EHR software, and other agency utilized computer programs.
• Ability to travel to the main office in Biddeford for occasional training or company events.

Qualifications of the Outpatient Therapy (OPT) Clinician:

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule in accordance with employee, client, and programmatic needs.
• Possesses strong and diverse clinical knowledge, including fluency in recovery-oriented services, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and the treatment of co-occurring disorders, along with a solid understanding of the principles of harm reduction.
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful relationships with key work partners.