EAP Counselor/LCSW
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This posting states $26.99–$41.42 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Maine post a median of $34.21 an hour, the middle half $30.80–$56.50, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Maine earn a median of $28.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.
Northern Light Health
Department: Healthy Life EAP
Position is located: One Cumberland Place Office
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Salary Range : $ 26.99 - $41.42
Exempt: No
Summary
This position provides assessment, referral and short-term counseling services to clients; responds to critical incidents as needed; and is increasingly performing consultation, coaching, and training to executives.
Responsibilities
- Assessment, referral and short-term services for EAP clients
- Provides Corporate Leadership Training and Consultation
- Provides individual C-Suite Consultation and Coaching
- Manages supervisor mandated and SAP referrals
- Responds to critical incidents in the workplace
- Assists in client account management and retention
- Provides case management and HR consultation as needed
- Provides on-site services when requested including training
- Provides necessary paper records as scheduled and maintains timely records in EAP software system
- Identifies opportunities to expand business clients
- Fulfills on-call duties as needed
- Assists in miscellaneous other tasks as needed
Other Information :
Candidate may hold any of the following licenses:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
- Required Licensed Clinical Social Wkr
Education
- Required Master's Degree
Working Conditions
- Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Extend body and limbs to reach items.
- Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Prolonged periods of walking.
As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, Northern Light Health is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our care team - in hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care - are committed to making healthcare work for you: our patients, communities, and employees.
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org
Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Northern Light Health is a health system based in Brewer, Maine, with hospitals, primary care, home care and senior living across Maine.
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