Mental Health Support Specialist

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Machias (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Flexible hours

MHRT1 certification

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Credentialing

24/7 support

Job summary

MAS Community Health in Machias, ME is seeking a Mental Health Support Specialist to provide one-on-one support to adults with severe mental illness in clients’ homes and communities. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, transportation assistance, and skill-building to promote independence.

The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, benefits including health and supplemental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

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—training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support and supervision to adults with severe mental illness.
• Assist clients in securing stable housing and scheduling appointments.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation and support daily living skills.
• Teach coping strategies for anxiety and other mental health challenges.
• Encourage clients as they work toward personal goals.

Skills

Mental health support

Communication

Driving coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join MAS Community Health — One of Maine's Largest Behavioral Health Agencies

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference? MAS Community Health provides individualized, community-based support to help clients and families improve their quality of life. We're hiring Mental Health Support Specialists to work with adult clients in and around Machias, Maine, earning up to $27/hour.

Why Work with Us

• Competitive pay — up to $27/hour
• Weekly direct deposit
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours
• Provided MHRT1 certification course and training hours
• Health and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off (accrued)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Simple, painless credentialing process
• 24/7 support team — you're never on your own

What You'll Do

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. Your work may include:

• 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

This role is a great fit for someone patient, communicative, and resourceful — someone who finds it rewarding to walk alongside clients as they grow.

What You'll Need

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

MAS Community Health considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

About Our Growing Partnership

MAS Community Health has joined forces with SPARC. This partnership expands our reach and impact across Maine, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, and Ohio, bringing more resources and opportunity to the communities and employees we serve. It's an exciting time to grow with us.

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