Substance Use Treatment Clinic Manager

Substance Use Treatment Clinic Manager

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Location: Rockland, ME
 

Lead RecoveryFocused Care. Make a Lasting Impact.

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Substance Use Treatment Clinic Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, evidencebased care to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes treatment works, people deserve dignity, and teams thrive with strong support. In this role, you will help shape access to care, strengthen community partnerships, and support a sustainable, recoveryoriented treatment model within one of Maine’s most respected health systems.

What You’ll Do

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for a substance use treatment clinic or program
• Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary team (clinical, administrative, and support staff)
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with medical directors, behavioral health leaders, and community partners
• Support traumainformed, recoveryfocused, and personcentered care
• Monitor performance metrics, access to care, and patient experience
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards
• Contribute to program development and service expansion aligned with community needs

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health, or related healthcare settings
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complexity and change
• Strong understanding of evidencebased SUD treatment models (including MAT, counseling, and recovery supports)
• Commitment to health equity, harm reduction, and nonstigmatizing care
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problemsolving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Ability to teach basic social work/clinical counseling principles and applications.
• License/Certifications: Maine State licensure to practice as a LCSW,or LCPC is required. Maine State licensure to practice as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) strongly preferred. Maine State licensure to practice as a LADC and CADC as needed. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if applicable.
• Experience: 2+ years of related work experience in a substance abuse , health or mental health setting preferred; depending on client population to be serviced, desired work experience may vary. Prior experience with clinical methods and techniques used in individual, family and group therapy as related to substance use/co-occurring disorders is required.
• Knowledge of social work/ counseling theories, therapies and techniques, as used in individual, family and group treatment, as well as principles of social welfare are required.

Why MaineHealth

• This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Missiondriven work with real community impact
• Support from a strong, integrated health system
• Emphasis on teambased care and staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment programs may be available

Join Us

If you’re ready to lead meaningful work and help shape the future of substance use treatment in Maine, we encourage you to apply! Manager - Substance Use Treatment Clinic in Rockland, ME, United States

About MaineHealth:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.