Crisis Residential Specialist (Children Services) – MHRT1

Chcs Me; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

CHCS Me is seeking a Crisis Residential Specialist in Bangor, ME to monitor and support clients in psychiatric crisis within a short-term residential setting. You will work according to individual crisis stabilization plans, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, MRHT1 provisional (within 10 days) and full MRHT1 within a year, and CRMA certification within six months. Valid Maine license and auto liability coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients who have mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide therapeutic support in a short-term residential setting for clients in psychiatric crisis.
• Engage with clients as described in each individual’s crisis stabilization plan.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, supportive environment in a fast-paced residential setting.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

MRHT1 certification

CRMA certification

Job description

Job Type(s): Full-Time

Location(s): Bangor, Maine

Licenses/Certifications: MRHT1 and CRMA

Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED

Experience: Working with clients who have mental illness

Job Description

The Crisis Residential Specialist will monitor and provide therapeutic support in a short-term residential setting for clients who are in psychiatric crisis. Service delivered is described in each individual’s crisis stabilization plan. Service is provided to children with varying needs, difficulties, levels of ability and demands in a quick paced environment. Strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology, mental health issues and crisis theory is preferred. Need MHRT1 provisional certification within ten days of employment and full certification within one year of employment. Must have or able to obtain CRMA certification within six months of employment.

Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license and automobile liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

Hourly rate – $20.00/hour

**CHCS believes in the importance of work-life balance, we offer generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to our full-time staff and pro-rated time for part-time staff.**

Job IDs:
ID #1787, 1790, 1795, 1817, 1857