Clinical Program Manager – Crisis Residential Unit, Waterville, $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Kennebec B[...]

Kbhmaine; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Travel reimbursement

AAA benefits

Wellness program

Continuing education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) seeks an experienced Clinical Program Manager to lead its Crisis Residential Unit in Waterville, Maine. You will provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in a least restrictive setting.

The role includes mentoring staff, partnering with hospitals and mobile crisis teams, and driving continuous program improvement while aligning with MaineCare and CARF standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline is required.
• Full or conditional LCSW, LMSW or LCPC licensure required.
• Experience working in crisis services, inpatient behavioral health, or emergency psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team providing 24/7 crisis residential services.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision for high-risk situations.
• Ensure compliance with MaineCare, Licensing, CARF and other standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral health discipline

Job description

Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) is seeking an experienced behavioral health clinician to lead our Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) in Waterville, Maine.As one of Maine’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and a Best Places to Work in Maine for five consecutive years, KBH is committed to providing innovative, person-centered behavioral health services while investing in the people who provide them.

Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape the future of Crisis services in Central Maine? We’re looking for a collaborative leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and ensuring individuals experiencing behavioral health crises receive compassionate, evidenced-based care in the least restrictive environment possible.

As the Clinical Program Manager, you’ll provide clinical, operations, and administrative leadership for our Crisis Residential Unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented services.

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team providing 24/7 crisis residential services.
• Provider clinical consultation and supervision for complex and high -risk situations.
• Foster a culture of collaborative and compassionate care.
• Support compliance with MaineCare, Licensing, CARF and other regulatory standards
• Monitor documentation, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical outcomes
• Partner with hospitals, emergency departments, mobile crisis teams, law enforcement, and community providers to ensure timely access to care and smooth transitions.
• Support program development and continuous improvement as crisis services evolve.

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact during some of the most critical moments in a person’s recovery.
• Help shape an innovate Crisis Residential Unit
• Mentor and develop an exceptional interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with leaders across KBH and other behavioral health organizations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral health discipline.
• Full or conditional LCSW, LMSW or LCPC license
• Experience working in crisis services, inpatient behavioral health, emergency psychiatric services, or a closely related setting.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and licensure starting $33 to $36
• $2,500 sign-on incentive
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

At Kennebec Behavioral Health, you’ll join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, teamwork, and compassionate care while supporting your professional growth and leadership development.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make difference in behavioral health, we’d love to hear from you to join our team.

Benefits –KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments. KBH also offers:

• HEALTH INSURANCE WITH 3 PLAN OPTIONS, ELIGIBLE ON DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT
• DENTAL, VISION, LIFE INSURANCE (PAID FOR THE EMPLOYEE BY KBH)
• SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (PAID FOR BY KBH)
• 403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH of 5% AFTER 1 YEAR
• SUPPORTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• GENEROUS TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT & AAA BENEFITS
• WELLNESS PROGRAM WITH REIMBURSEMENTS
• CONTINUING EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
• PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE: 20 VACATION DAYS, 12 HOLIDAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY