Crisis Residential Counselor Awake Overnight - Lewiston

Sweetser; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sweetser in Lewiston, Maine, seeks a full-time Crisis Stabilization Counselor to provide crisis stabilization services to adults in psychiatric crisis on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. You will write concise progress notes and engage clients with compassion and boundaries.

Schedule: Sundays and Mondays, 7pm–7am, with a $2.50 shift differential after 10pm. After six months and required training, you can advance to Crisis Residential Counselor II with a $1 raise.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One year of direct care/crisis intervention with adults.
• MHRT I certification or eligibility within first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, respectful, non-judgmental care to adults in psychiatric crisis.
• Engage with clients while maintaining boundaries and goals from treatment plans.
• Write concise progress notes aligned to client goals and objectives.
• Promote safety, teamwork, and effective communication in a hospital-like unit.
• Assist clients toward increased independence and discharge readiness.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Non-judgmental care

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma

MHRT I certification

Job description

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

Schedule: Sunday & Monday - 7pm-7am

Rate: $19.00 Hourly with a shift differential of $2.50 between the hours of 10pm-8am!

This position is located in Lewiston and works on Sweetser's Crisis Stabilization Unit. This full-time position provides crisis stabilization services to adults who are in a psychiatric crisis. This position will interact with the client in a positive environment that is assessed as necessary to prevent de-compensation or acute psychiatric hospitalization.

This position offers the opportunity to advance up the career ladder to Crisis Residential Counselor II after 6 months in the role and after obtaining the required training and certifications. Successful completion of requirements comes with a $1 increase!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD:

• Provide supportive, respectful, non-judgmental care to adult clients and assist them in meeting goals identified in treatment plans.
  
• Actively engage with clients while maintaining clear boundaries.
  
• Accept individual differences and learn from them.
  
• Approach each client with an attitude of discovery and hope.
  
• Support independent client functioning that leads to increased skills upon discharge.
  
• Utilize effective communication skills that improve client outcomes and promote teamwork.
  
• Work as a team player delivering effective care to clients and promoting continuous harmonious working relationships.
  
• Independently maintain an environment that promotes safety and efficiency.
  
• Write descriptive and concise progress notes relative to the clients' defined goals and objectives.
  
• Have the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of clients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid state driver's license.
  
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma and experience working in the mental/behavioral health field.
  
• One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field.
  
• MHRT I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within the first year of employment.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program
• Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute