Therapist Position

Child & Adolescent Therapist — Full-Time

Open to licensed psychologists, postdoctoral fellows, and fully licensed LCPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs.

Are you looking for your next professional opportunity within a supportive and growing practice? Beacon Light Psychological Services (BLPS) is hiring a full-time therapist, as a W-2 employee, to provide evidence-based psychotherapy and parent coaching to children, adolescents, and their families. This is a full-time position. New clinicians start with a structured ramp-up period while their caseload builds, and then move to a full-time schedule.

Founded in 2022, BLPS provides comprehensive evaluations, individual and family therapy, and parent coaching services. We are proud to support families across Maine and New England by recognizing each individual’s unique strengths and vulnerabilities, while equipping them with tools to thrive. Our mission is to provide high-quality, personalized psychological care that translates insight into meaningful action. We are grounded in these values that shape our work:

Quality: We deliver high-quality, evidence-based care with professionalism and thoughtfulness.
Approachability: We create a welcoming, non-intimidating environment where clients feel safe and supported.
Actionable Help: We focus on practical, real-world strategies that empower clients and families.
Attentiveness: We prioritize clear communication, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Comprehensiveness: We take a holistic, thoughtful approach that considers the full picture of each individual.

We value building a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to providing comprehensive care to the individuals and families we serve. We care deeply about our clinicians' professional growth and strive to create an environment where team members feel supported and able to thrive in their work. Our clinicians benefit from strong administrative support and well-designed systems that help reduce unnecessary stress, support work-life balance, and allow clinicians to focus more fully on the parts of the work they find most meaningful.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants at two levels:

  • Doctoral: Licensed psychologists (PhD or PsyD) in Maine, or postdoctoral fellows completing supervised hours toward Maine licensure

  • Master's: Clinicians holding a full, independent Maine license (LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT). We are not able to consider conditional licenses or provide supervision toward master's-level licensure

Qualifications

Required:

  • One of the credentials listed above

  • Strong training and clinical focus in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents

  • Experience providing parent coaching or parent management training

  • Strong communication, timely responses, accurate documentation, and the ability to work well with others

Preferred (not required):

  • Experience providing therapy to adults

  • Experience conducting family therapy

  • Training in specific evidence-based protocols (e.g., exposure/ERP, DBT, etc.)

Position Structure

This is a full-time role, which we define as an average of 24 completed client sessions per week. Because building a caseload takes time, new clinicians may work fewer hours at first while referrals and appointments grow. This ramp-up period is temporary, and we expect clinicians to reach full-time within several months.

We know the early months can feel financially uncertain. BLPS offers income support to new clinicians during the ramp-up period, and we're glad to discuss the details during the interview process.

This position is designed to remain full-time over the long term and is not suited for applicants seeking a part-time schedule, either now or as a planned transition later. Please apply only if you intend to work full-time on an ongoing basis.

As the practice grows, clinicians will have opportunities to contribute to program development and leadership. Doctoral-level clinicians may also supervise practicum students and interns.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual therapy and parent coaching, with family therapy as appropriate to the clinician's training and client needs

  • Conduct phone consultations with prospective clients to determine clinical fit

  • Participate in team meetings and collaborative care discussions

  • Engage in community outreach and marketing efforts

Compensation and Benefits

  • Guaranteed hourly base pay for all billable and non-billable work, plus commission on collected clinical revenue

  • Income support during the caseload ramp-up period

  • PTO accrual and 8 paid holidays

  • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

  • Stipend for continuing education and licensure renewal (including PSYPACT for psychologists)

  • Administrative support for client onboarding, superbills, reminders, questionnaires, and other tasks

  • Free on-site parking in downtown Portland with 24/7 building access

Schedule

  • Availability for at least two or three afternoon or evening time blocks (e.g., 12PM – 6PM) is required

  • The rest of the schedule is flexible, provided that full-time caseload expectations are met

  • Virtual sessions may be provided when clinically appropriate

Start Date

As soon as possible

How to Apply

Send an email to Craig DiGiovanni, PhD at info@beaconlightpsychology.com with the subject line BLPS Therapist Position. In the email, include the following:

  • A cover letter describing your therapy and parent coaching experience, your license or postdoctoral status, and why you're interested in BLPS

  • Your resume or CV as a PDF, named (First Initial)(Last Name)-CV (e.g., JSmith-CV.pdf)