Mental Health Coordinator (Interim)

MePA; Maine; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Chewonki Foundation seeks a compassionate, collaborative Mental Health Coordinator to provide support, guidance, and training across our year-round programs. This part-time role works with participants, families, program leaders, and Health & Wellness staff to support emotional well-being throughout the Chewonki experience.

The Interim Mental Health Coordinator collaborates with external providers and must complete fingerprinting and a background check with the Maine Department of Education,

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the Maine licenses: LCSW, School Psychologist (PhD) or LCPC.
• Experience in outdoor educational settings or with children, adolescents and families.
• Positive, compassionate, collaborative and approachable personality.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive community.
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally and work as part of a team.
• Must complete fingerprinting and pass a criminal background check with the Maine Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support to participants.
• Provide consultation, training and coordination across Chewonki programs.
• Coordinate mental health resources across programs and with external providers.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness staff, educators, families and participants.

Skills

Compassionate

Collaborative

Approachable

Interpersonal skills

Education

LCSW

School Psychologist (PhD)

LCPC

Job description

Chewonki Foundation is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive Mental Health Coordinator to provide support, guidance, and training across our year-round programs. If you’re passionate about youth mental health and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant outdoor community, we’d love to have you join us.

The Interim Mental Health Coordinator is a part-time position providing mental health support, consultation, training, and coordination across Chewonki programs throughout the year. The IMHC works closely with participants, families, program leaders, Health & Wellness staff, educators, and external mental health providers to support emotional well-being and help participants successfully navigate their Chewonki experience.

Qualifications

• Required to hold one of the following State of Maine licenses:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or School Psychologist (PhD)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Potential internship opportunity!
• Experience working in an outdoor educational setting or demonstrated equivalent experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Positive, compassionate, collaborative, and approachable personality.
• Passionate about working with children and adolescents and able to connect easily with this population.
• Committed to actively working to create an equitable and inclusive community.
• Committed to personal and professional growth and working as part of a team.
• Must complete fingerprinting requirements and pass a criminal background check with the Maine Department of Education.
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in all weather conditions.