Crisis Residential Unit Program Lead - Clinical & Operations

Kennebec Behavioral Health; Waterville (ME); Hybrid; 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) 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.