Crisis Residential Counselor - Brunswick

About the role

Provide crisis stabilization services to adults who are in a psychiatric crisis at Sweetser's Crisis Stabilization Unit in Brunswick. This full‑time position works Friday‑Sunday, 7 am‑7:30 pm and offers a $19 per hour wage with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. After six months and completion of required training, you can advance to Crisis Residential Counselor II with a $1 hourly increase.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive, respectful, non‑judgmental care to adult clients and assist them in meeting goals identified in treatment plans.
• Actively engage with clients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Accept individual differences and learn from them.
• Approach each client with an attitude of discovery and hope.
• Support independent client functioning that leads to increased skills upon discharge.
• Utilize effective communication skills that improve client outcomes and promote teamwork.
• Work as a team player delivering effective care to clients and promoting continuous harmonious working relationships.
• Independently maintain an environment that promotes safety and efficiency.
• Write descriptive and concise progress notes relative to the clients' defined goals and objectives.
• Have the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of clients.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
• High School diploma and experience working in the mental/behavioral health field.
• One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field.
• MHRT I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program
• Mileage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute

Pay

$19 per hour plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. After six months and completion of required training, advancement to Crisis Residential Counselor II brings a $1 hourly increase.

Schedule

Friday‑Sunday, 7 am‑7:30 pm