Crisis Residential Counselor - Adult - Rockport

Sweetser; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Sweetser is seeking a Part-Time Crisis Residential Counselor in Rockport, ME, to provide respectful and supportive care to adults in crisis. This entry-level role includes documentation, therapeutic support, and house maintenance in a no-touch facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in mental health, along with a valid driver’s license. The position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to adult clients.
• Write concise progress notes related to client goals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Client engagement

Education

High school diploma

Experience in mental/behavioral health

Job description

Crisis Residential Counselor – Part‑Time

Location: Rockport, ME 04856
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Summary: A Crisis Stabilization Worker is an entry‑level position with in‑house training. The role involves working with adults who are in crisis and require temporary support, providing respectful, non‑judgmental care and assisting them in meeting their treatment goals. Tasks include documentation, meal preparation, housekeeping, and providing therapeutic support in a no‑touch facility.

Competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits are offered.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Learn new skills.
• 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.
• 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 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.