Job Description
*Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LMFT, Psychologist)Compassion. Curiosity. Connection.*
*Atlantic Academy | Camden, MaineSalary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on licensure, qualifications, and experienceJob Type: Full-Time | School-Year Schedule | Comprehensive Benefits*
*MEANINGFUL CHANGE DOESN’T ALWAYS HAPPEN IN A THERAPY OFFICE.*
Sometimes it happens during a walk in the woods.
Sometimes it happens when a child learns to sit with an uncomfortable feeling instead of running from it.
Sometimes it happens in the middle of a difficult school day, when a trusted adult helps a student recognize that they have choices—even when their emotions feel overwhelming.
And sometimes, progress looks like a child trying something today that they couldn’t manage yesterday.
*At Atlantic Academy, we believe meaningful therapeutic change happens through relationships, experiences, and opportunities to practice new skills in everyday life.*
We’re looking for a clinician who believes that, too.
*WHO WE ARE*
Atlantic Academy is a small, specialized school in beautiful Midcoast Maine serving children and adolescents with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.
Our Behavioral Health Day Treatment program integrates evidence-based mental health treatment, applied behavior analysis, specialized education, mindfulness, and nature-based experiences.
Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), special educators, and Behavioral Education Technicians working collaboratively to help students develop the psychological, behavioral, social, and academic skills they need to thrive.
We believe in clinical rigor without rigidity.
We believe in understanding behavior within its context.
And we believe that compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice belong together.
*WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR*
We’re looking for a clinician who can:
*See beyond the diagnosis.*
Our students are more than their challenges, behaviors, or diagnostic labels. We value clinicians who approach children with curiosity, compassion, and an understanding of their individual histories, strengths, and needs.
*Bring psychological flexibility into practice.*
We recognize that difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences are part of being human. We want clinicians who can help students develop the flexibility to navigate these experiences while moving toward meaningful, values-based actions.
*Think beyond traditional talk therapy.*
Some of the most meaningful therapeutic opportunities happen outside the therapy office. We’re looking for someone comfortable integrating therapeutic interventions into classroom experiences, recreational activities, outdoor exploration, and everyday interactions.
*Understand the function of behavior.*
Rather than simply trying to eliminate challenging behavior, we work to understand what maintains it and help students develop more adaptive, effective ways to communicate, regulate emotions, and navigate their environments.
*Work collaboratively across disciplines.*
Our clinicians work closely with behavior analysts, educators, families, and other professionals. We value individuals who appreciate different perspectives, communicate effectively, and recognize that no single discipline has all the answers.
*Stay grounded when things get difficult.*
Our students sometimes experience significant emotional and behavioral dysregulation. We need clinicians who can remain calm, compassionate, and clinically thoughtful during challenging situations.
*Remain curious and keep learning.*
We’re looking for someone who values professional growth, welcomes feedback, and is interested in exploring contemporary approaches to behavioral health treatment.
*WHAT YOU’LL DO*
As a clinician in Atlantic Academy’s Behavioral Health Day Treatment program, you’ll provide therapeutic services to children and adolescents while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support meaningful, measurable progress.
*Clinical responsibilities include:*
* Providing individual and group therapy aligned with students’ Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) and relevant IEP goals.
* Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing progress reviews.
* Developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.
* Providing crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and clinical consultation during challenging situations.
* Integrating therapeutic strategies into students’ daily educational and social environments.
* Collaborating with teachers, BCBAs, Behavioral Education Technicians, families, and outside providers to promote consistent treatment approaches.
* Participating in IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary case consultations.
* Maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation consistent with MaineCare requirements and professional standards.
* Monitoring treatment outcomes and adjusting interventions based on student progress and clinical data.
*This isn’t exclusively an office-based clinical position.*
You’ll have opportunities to observe students in their natural learning environments, collaborate with staff in real time, and help children practice therapeutic skills where those skills matter most.
*OUR CLINICAL APPROACH*
Atlantic Academy is committed to evidence-based, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate treatment.
We are particularly interested in clinicians who have experience with—or a desire to develop expertise in—the following approaches:
*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)*
Helping students develop psychological flexibility, mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based action.
*Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)*
Teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills.
*Trauma-Informed Care*
Understanding how adversity and developmental experiences influence emotional and behavioral functioning while prioritizing safety, connection, and resilience.
*Functional Behavioral Assessment and Intervention*
Understanding behavior in context and collaborating with behavior analysts to develop practical, function-based interventions.
*Mindfulness and Experiential Learning*
Using developmentally appropriate mindfulness practices, outdoor experiences, and experiential activities to support emotional awareness, self-regulation, and personal growth.
We don’t expect applicants to be experts in every approach.
*We do expect a willingness to learn, collaborate, and remain curious about what helps each individual child succeed.*
*QUALIFICATIONS*
*Required:*
* Master’s degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, or a closely related field.
* Current Maine clinical licensure or eligibility for appropriate licensure.
* Experience providing therapeutic services to children or adolescents.
* Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary educational and behavioral health setting.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethical clinical decision-making, and ongoing professional development.
*Preferred:*
* Two or more years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents.
* Experience supporting children with significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
* Training or experience in ACT, DBT, trauma-informed care, or mindfulness-based interventions.
* Familiarity with functional behavioral assessment, applied behavior analysis, or school-based behavioral health services.
* Experience with MaineCare Behavioral Health Day Treatment services and associated documentation requirements.
We welcome applications from appropriately credentialed LCPCs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists.
Candidates must meet applicable Maine licensing, supervision, and MaineCare provider qualification requirements for the services they will deliver.
*COMPENSATION & BENEFITS*
We believe that supporting the professionals who care for our students is essential to providing exceptional services.
*Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on clinical licensure, qualifications, and experience.*
Atlantic Academy offers:
* Comprehensive health insurance.
* Dental and vision coverage.
* Retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
* Paid time off.
* School-year schedule with academic breaks.
* Continuing education reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical consultation, and professional growth.
*Position:* Full-time, in person
*Location:* Camden, Maine
*Schedule:* School-year calendar
*WHY ATLANTIC ACADEMY?*
Because we believe therapy should help children build skills they can use in their everyday lives.
Because we believe clinical treatment is most effective when professionals collaborate rather than work in isolation.
Because we believe understanding the function of behavior and the context of emotional suffering leads to more compassionate, effective interventions.
And because we believe children deserve adults who see their potential—even during their most difficult moments.
*We’re not looking for someone who has all the answers.*
We’re looking for someone who asks thoughtful questions, values meaningful relationships, embraces evidence-based practice, and believes that every child is capable of growth.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
*READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?*
Please send your résumé and a cover letter describing your clinical background, therapeutic interests, and why you would be a good fit for Atlantic Academy.
*Email:* jed@atbehavior.com
*Website:* www.atbehavior.com
*ATLANTIC ACADEMY*_Compassion. Curiosity. Connection._
_Strength Looks Different Here._
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
*Atlantic Academy | Camden, MaineSalary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on licensure, qualifications, and experienceJob Type: Full-Time | School-Year Schedule | Comprehensive Benefits*
*MEANINGFUL CHANGE DOESN’T ALWAYS HAPPEN IN A THERAPY OFFICE.*
Sometimes it happens during a walk in the woods.
Sometimes it happens when a child learns to sit with an uncomfortable feeling instead of running from it.
Sometimes it happens in the middle of a difficult school day, when a trusted adult helps a student recognize that they have choices—even when their emotions feel overwhelming.
And sometimes, progress looks like a child trying something today that they couldn’t manage yesterday.
*At Atlantic Academy, we believe meaningful therapeutic change happens through relationships, experiences, and opportunities to practice new skills in everyday life.*
We’re looking for a clinician who believes that, too.
*WHO WE ARE*
Atlantic Academy is a small, specialized school in beautiful Midcoast Maine serving children and adolescents with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges.
Our Behavioral Health Day Treatment program integrates evidence-based mental health treatment, applied behavior analysis, specialized education, mindfulness, and nature-based experiences.
Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed clinicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), special educators, and Behavioral Education Technicians working collaboratively to help students develop the psychological, behavioral, social, and academic skills they need to thrive.
We believe in clinical rigor without rigidity.
We believe in understanding behavior within its context.
And we believe that compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice belong together.
*WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR*
We’re looking for a clinician who can:
*See beyond the diagnosis.*
Our students are more than their challenges, behaviors, or diagnostic labels. We value clinicians who approach children with curiosity, compassion, and an understanding of their individual histories, strengths, and needs.
*Bring psychological flexibility into practice.*
We recognize that difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences are part of being human. We want clinicians who can help students develop the flexibility to navigate these experiences while moving toward meaningful, values-based actions.
*Think beyond traditional talk therapy.*
Some of the most meaningful therapeutic opportunities happen outside the therapy office. We’re looking for someone comfortable integrating therapeutic interventions into classroom experiences, recreational activities, outdoor exploration, and everyday interactions.
*Understand the function of behavior.*
Rather than simply trying to eliminate challenging behavior, we work to understand what maintains it and help students develop more adaptive, effective ways to communicate, regulate emotions, and navigate their environments.
*Work collaboratively across disciplines.*
Our clinicians work closely with behavior analysts, educators, families, and other professionals. We value individuals who appreciate different perspectives, communicate effectively, and recognize that no single discipline has all the answers.
*Stay grounded when things get difficult.*
Our students sometimes experience significant emotional and behavioral dysregulation. We need clinicians who can remain calm, compassionate, and clinically thoughtful during challenging situations.
*Remain curious and keep learning.*
We’re looking for someone who values professional growth, welcomes feedback, and is interested in exploring contemporary approaches to behavioral health treatment.
*WHAT YOU’LL DO*
As a clinician in Atlantic Academy’s Behavioral Health Day Treatment program, you’ll provide therapeutic services to children and adolescents while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support meaningful, measurable progress.
*Clinical responsibilities include:*
* Providing individual and group therapy aligned with students’ Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) and relevant IEP goals.
* Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing progress reviews.
* Developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.
* Providing crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and clinical consultation during challenging situations.
* Integrating therapeutic strategies into students’ daily educational and social environments.
* Collaborating with teachers, BCBAs, Behavioral Education Technicians, families, and outside providers to promote consistent treatment approaches.
* Participating in IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, and interdisciplinary case consultations.
* Maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation consistent with MaineCare requirements and professional standards.
* Monitoring treatment outcomes and adjusting interventions based on student progress and clinical data.
*This isn’t exclusively an office-based clinical position.*
You’ll have opportunities to observe students in their natural learning environments, collaborate with staff in real time, and help children practice therapeutic skills where those skills matter most.
*OUR CLINICAL APPROACH*
Atlantic Academy is committed to evidence-based, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate treatment.
We are particularly interested in clinicians who have experience with—or a desire to develop expertise in—the following approaches:
*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)*
Helping students develop psychological flexibility, mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based action.
*Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)*
Teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills.
*Trauma-Informed Care*
Understanding how adversity and developmental experiences influence emotional and behavioral functioning while prioritizing safety, connection, and resilience.
*Functional Behavioral Assessment and Intervention*
Understanding behavior in context and collaborating with behavior analysts to develop practical, function-based interventions.
*Mindfulness and Experiential Learning*
Using developmentally appropriate mindfulness practices, outdoor experiences, and experiential activities to support emotional awareness, self-regulation, and personal growth.
We don’t expect applicants to be experts in every approach.
*We do expect a willingness to learn, collaborate, and remain curious about what helps each individual child succeed.*
*QUALIFICATIONS*
*Required:*
* Master’s degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, or a closely related field.
* Current Maine clinical licensure or eligibility for appropriate licensure.
* Experience providing therapeutic services to children or adolescents.
* Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary educational and behavioral health setting.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethical clinical decision-making, and ongoing professional development.
*Preferred:*
* Two or more years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents.
* Experience supporting children with significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
* Training or experience in ACT, DBT, trauma-informed care, or mindfulness-based interventions.
* Familiarity with functional behavioral assessment, applied behavior analysis, or school-based behavioral health services.
* Experience with MaineCare Behavioral Health Day Treatment services and associated documentation requirements.
We welcome applications from appropriately credentialed LCPCs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, and psychologists.
Candidates must meet applicable Maine licensing, supervision, and MaineCare provider qualification requirements for the services they will deliver.
*COMPENSATION & BENEFITS*
We believe that supporting the professionals who care for our students is essential to providing exceptional services.
*Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on clinical licensure, qualifications, and experience.*
Atlantic Academy offers:
* Comprehensive health insurance.
* Dental and vision coverage.
* Retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
* Paid time off.
* School-year schedule with academic breaks.
* Continuing education reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical consultation, and professional growth.
*Position:* Full-time, in person
*Location:* Camden, Maine
*Schedule:* School-year calendar
*WHY ATLANTIC ACADEMY?*
Because we believe therapy should help children build skills they can use in their everyday lives.
Because we believe clinical treatment is most effective when professionals collaborate rather than work in isolation.
Because we believe understanding the function of behavior and the context of emotional suffering leads to more compassionate, effective interventions.
And because we believe children deserve adults who see their potential—even during their most difficult moments.
*We’re not looking for someone who has all the answers.*
We’re looking for someone who asks thoughtful questions, values meaningful relationships, embraces evidence-based practice, and believes that every child is capable of growth.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
*READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?*
Please send your résumé and a cover letter describing your clinical background, therapeutic interests, and why you would be a good fit for Atlantic Academy.
*Email:* jed@atbehavior.com
*Website:* www.atbehavior.com
*ATLANTIC ACADEMY*_Compassion. Curiosity. Connection._
_Strength Looks Different Here._
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person