About this career path

The behavioral health career path in Maine welcomes you to support neighbors across the state in building mental and emotional well-being. Whether working in community clinics, hospitals, schools, or mobile crisis teams, you’ll help people access counseling, recovery supports, and practical tools that make life feel manageable again. Many roles offer accessible entry points with on-the-job training and clear steps to advance into licensed or leadership positions as you grow. If you’re compassionate, a good listener, and energized by teamwork, this path offers purpose, stability, and countless opportunities to make a positive difference.

What is a career path?

Career paths are designed to help you explore career options within a specific field or industry. The different columns of jobs within each career path represent levels of advancement in the field. Jobs may build on one another, but that doesn’t mean you need to complete them consecutively in order to advance or succeed! You can enter a career path at any level, depending on your experience, training, and goals.

Children's Behavioral Health

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  1. Short Term Certification
  2. Associates or Bachelors
  3. Advanced Degree (Masters and/or Doctoral)

Adult Behavioral Health

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  1. Short Term Certification
  2. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  3. Degree + Experience and/or Certification
  4. Advanced Degree
    Doctoral or professional degree
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