Crisis Residential Counselor - Nights - Rockport

About the role

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults who are experiencing crisis and require support for a temporary timeframe.
• Provide supportive, respectful, non‑judgmental care to adult clients and assist them in meeting their treatment goals.
• Support the program with tasks including documentation, meal preparation and housekeeping.
• Provide therapeutic support to clients in a no‑touch facility.
• Advance to Crisis Residential Counselor II after 6 months in the role and after obtaining required training and certifications (successful completion brings a $1 increase).

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.

Qualifications

• 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 60 days of employment.

Skills

• 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.

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

Hourly rate: $19 per hour with a shift differential of $2.50 between 10 pm‑8 am; $5,000 sign‑on bonus; successful completion of requirements comes with a $1 increase.

Schedule

Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 7:30 pm‑8:00 am.