Adult Crisis Unit Clinical Consultant

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life & Supplemental Insurances

403B with match

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

AFLAC

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) seeks a Clinical Consultant to lead and provide clinical oversight in the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role supports assessment, treatment planning, staff development, and quality care for both children and adults in crisis.

In this exempt, full-time position, you will train staff, guide clinical decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote evidence-based practices within a trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling or a doctoral degree in psychology.
• State licensure as a Social Worker, CPC, MFC, or Psychologist in Maine.
• MHRT-CSP credential required or training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, supportive counseling, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance on complex cases.
• Train and mentor crisis staff on trauma-informed, person-centered interventions.
• Support quality documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and improve clinical protocols for crisis services.
• Collaborate with families and community providers to promote continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote ethical, evidence-based, recovery-oriented clinical practice.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Tools

MHRT-CSP credential

MANDT (Day 1)

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Description

AMHC is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time, exempt, Clinical Consultant to provide clinical leadership and consultation within our Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. This position plays a vital role in ensuring individuals experiencing mental health, behavioral, or emotional crises receive high-quality, trauma-informed care while supporting staff through clinical guidance, training, and oversight.

Position Summary

The Clinical Consultant provides clinical oversight to the Crisis Unit, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with agency standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to support assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, staff development, and quality clinical care for children and adults in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, supportive counseling, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance on complex cases.
• Train and mentor crisis staff on trauma-informed, person-centered, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Support quality documentation and compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Develop and improve clinical protocols and procedures for crisis services.
• Collaborate with families, community providers, and other systems of care to promote continuity of services.
• Participate in team meetings, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote ethical, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adults experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.

Work Environment

This position works within a residential crisis setting serving individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral dysregulation. The environment is dynamic and may require responding to client escalations while following established safety procedures.

Schedule

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Flexibility is required to meet program needs, including evenings, weekends, overnight (awake) coverage, and holidays as needed.

Why Join AMHC?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families.
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive clinical team.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality behavioral healthcare.

We Offer:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Supplemental Insurances
• 403B with match
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• AFLAC

Requirements

• This position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling or a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Maine.
• An MHRT-CSP credential is required. Employees who do not currently hold the credential must complete the MHRT-CSP training within six months of hire.
• MANDT (Day 1) and First Aid/CPR are required and will be provided by the agency. Employees are responsible for maintaining all required certifications throughout employment.
• The ability to pass a background check and meet other licensing or regulatory requirements is required at time of hire and throughout employment.

AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer