In-Home Mental Health Support Specialist — Flexible Hours

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

MHRT1 certification training

Health insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Credentialing support

24/7 support

Job summary

MAS Community Health in Maine is hiring a Mental Health Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness in Rockland and the surrounding area.

Work takes place in clients' homes and in the community, following individualized plans. You will help with housing steps, appointments, transportation, coping strategies, daily living skills, and documentation; flexible full-time or part-time hours with certification training and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation, active insurance, and current vehicle registration
• Ability to pass a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic comfort with smartphone apps and email, and ability to complete electronic documentation (e.g., daily session notes) — training provided

Responsibilities

• As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you'll provide one-on-one support and supervision to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them work toward greater independence.
• Support takes place in clients' homes and in the surrounding community, following each client's individualized, person-centered plan.
• Helping clients complete steps toward securing stable housing
• Assisting clients in scheduling appointments and providing safe, reliable transportation
• Teaching coping strategies for anxiety and other mental health challenges
• Supporting daily living skills, like budgeting or managing a checkbook
• Providing encouragement as clients work toward their goals

Job description

MAS Community Health in Maine is hiring a Mental Health Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness in Rockland and the surrounding area.

Work takes place in clients' homes and in the community, following individualized plans. You will help with housing steps, appointments, transportation, coping strategies, daily living skills, and documentation; flexible full-time or part-time hours with certification training and benefits.