Opportunities in Mental and Behavioral Health Where You Can Grow and Make a Difference
The Field: Career opportunities in mental health services are growing. New research is being published regularly, and it changes the best practices of practitioners across the board. You have the opportunity to develop your interests in a constantly evolving field that encourages personal and professional growth through education and research. You can be thankful that your work is rewarding, but is also constantly striving for better results that are impactful to others, whether you’re a mobile therapist or working in a residential facility. You have the opportunity to work alongside others who care.
The Patients: You can have a positive impact on someone’s life. You have the ability to help others, even when they don’t know how to help themselves. Each moment with a patient makes a difference. Difficult days might seem unbearable at times, but they’re worth it when a patient finally reaches goals and shows improvements, thanks to your care and guidance.
The Stigma: Just as you can impact the field of mental health, you can also impact the perception of mental health in society. Through the work of mental health service professionals, the stigmas that once faced individuals with mental health issues are substantially less than even 10 or 15 years ago. You can be influential influential and impact the lives of many people, not just today but in the future too. By changing the way people see individuals with mental health and behavioral health challenges you’re improving the opportunities for patients, and creating stronger families and communities.
Openings
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Wellspring, Inc.
Director of Finance & Operations
Wellspring, Inc. is a nonprofit behavioral health organization providing residential, detox, and outpatient substance use disorder treatment in Bangor, Maine. Wellspring is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to join the senior leadership team during a period of transition and long-term planning. This role oversees the organization’s financial health and operational infrastructure, partnering closely with the Executive Director, clinical leadership, and the Board to support sustainable, high-quality care.
Learn more about careers at Wellspring and apply here: Careers – Wellspring
Portland Recovery Community Center
Director of Finance
The Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC) is seeking an experienced, part-time Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance to lead the organization’s financial management, planning, and reporting. This role oversees a full-time bookkeeper, works closely with the Operations Manager, and reports directly to the Executive Director. The Director of Finance is responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors and serves as the primary liaison for financial reporting to all public and private funders. The ideal candidate will be highly knowledgeable and experienced in managing federal and state funding and will bring strong financial stewardship to support PRCC’s mission.
Learn more and apply here: Careers – Portland Recovery