Join The Family Center of Maine’s New Play Therapy & Training Center
Are you passionate about play therapy and looking for a supportive environment to grow your clinical skills?
At The Family Center of Maine’s Play Therapy and Training Center, we prioritize clinician well-being, innovation, and ongoing development—so you can focus on what matters most: helping children, families, and communities thrive. This is our 6th and newest location and provides large play therapy offices, a therapy kitchen, and an outdoor therapy space.
About Us
The Family Center of Maine provides outpatient psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families. With the opening of our new Play Therapy and Training Center in Saco, we are expanding opportunities for clinicians who want to specialize in play-based interventions and evidence-based care for children and adolescents.
Our mission is simple: supporting clinicians so they can provide exceptional care while achieving balance and fulfillment in their careers.
Position Highlights: Focus on Play Therapy & Training
- Specialize in play therapy with dedicated spaces designed for creative, developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Access ongoing training and workshops tailored to child and family therapy.
- Opportunity to be part of Maine’s premier play therapy hub, with both client care and professional training opportunities.
In-Person Work Environment
- All services provided at our new Play Therapy and Training Center on Community Drive in Saco.
Empowered Scheduling
- Collaborative scheduling to align with your professional and personal goals.
- Current shifts:
- Weekdays: 10 AM–6 PM or 11 AM–7 PM
- Weekends: 9 AM–5 PM
Billable Hours Requirement
- Minimum of 20 billable hours per week.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $55–$60/hour (based on licensure), with annual raises of $5/hour. Rates reach $70/hour by your two-year anniversary.
- Weekend Boost: $20/hour bonus for in-office weekend sessions (starting at $75/hour conditional, $80/hour fully licensed).
- Paid Time Off to recharge and prevent burnout.
- 401k Retirement Plan with contributions to help you plan for your future.
- Training Reimbursement for play therapy certification, CEUs, and professional development.
Clinical Supervision & Professional Development
- Individual & Group Supervision (free, meets Maine licensure requirements).
- Play Therapy–Focused Trainings & Workshops offered in-house.
- Professional Growth Pathways: Opportunity to join our supervisory team, mentor newer clinicians, and expand into leadership roles.
Administrative Support
- Dedicated admin team handles billing, insurance, scheduling, and reminders so you can focus on therapy.
- In-network with major insurers (Anthem, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Community Health Options, Martin’s Point).
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a master’s-level clinical license, such as:
- LCSW / LMSW-CC
- LCPC / LCPC-C
- LMFT / LMFT-C
Special consideration for clinicians with training in play therapy or those pursuing RPT (Registered Play Therapist) credentials.
Why Join Us?
At The Family Center of Maine’s Play Therapy and Training Center in Saco, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team at the forefront of child and family mental health services in Maine. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician looking to deepen your play therapy expertise or a new professional eager to grow, we’re here to support your journey.
Apply now and help us shape this exciting new chapter of care and training in Maine!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
