Crisis Residential Counselor: Growth Path & $5K Sign-On

Sweetser; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Sweetser in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Crisis Residential Counselor to provide crisis stabilization services to adults in psychiatric crisis at our Crisis Stabilization Unit. This full-time role offers $19 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with a Tuesday–Thursday 7am–7:30pm schedule.

You will support treatment plans, write progress notes, and promote safety while advancing within the career ladder to Counselor II after 6 months with required training and certifications, including a pay

Qualifications

• Provide crisis stabilization services to adults in psychiatric crisis.
• Engage with clients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Support independent client functioning and goals in treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, respectful care to adult clients.
• Engage with clients and maintain boundaries.
• Write descriptive, concise progress notes tied to goals.
• Promote safety and teamwork within the unit.
• Work as part of a team to deliver effective care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Client engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Progress notes

Lived experience encouraged

Safety and de-escalation

Education

High School diploma

Mental/behavioral health experience

MHRT I certification or eligibility

1 year direct care experience

Job description

Sweetser in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Crisis Residential Counselor to provide crisis stabilization services to adults in psychiatric crisis at our Crisis Stabilization Unit. This full-time role offers $19 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with a Tuesday–Thursday 7am–7:30pm schedule.

You will support treatment plans, write progress notes, and promote safety while advancing within the career ladder to Counselor II after 6 months with required training and certifications, including a pay