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Crisis Residential Counselor Relief - Brunswick

Part-time

Sweetser

Brunswick, MEPart-time$19/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Brunswick, ME
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MHRT I State CertificationValid State Driver's License

Job overview

Sweetser is hiring a Crisis Residential Counselor Relief - Brunswick. The role provides crisis stabilization services to adults experiencing psychiatric crises on Sweetser's Crisis Stabilization Unit in Brunswick. The counselor interacts with clients in a positive environment to prevent de‑compensation or acute hospitalization, and can advance to a higher level after six months with required training and certifications.

Key focus areas include Provide supportive, respectful, non‑judgmental care to adult clients, Actively engage with clients while maintaining clear boundaries, and Accept individual differences and learn from them.

Successful candidates bring Valid State Driver's License, High School Diploma, and Experience Working In Mental/Behavioral Health Field. Important skills include Non‑Judgmental Care, Clear Boundaries, Independent Client Functioning, Progress Notes Writing, and Crisis Intervention. Preferred (not required): Provide Supportive Care, Maintain Boundaries, Accept Individual Differences, and Approach With Discovery And Hope.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Provide Supportive CareMaintain BoundariesAccept Individual DifferencesApproach With Discovery and HopeSupport Independent Client FunctioningEffective CommunicationTeam PlayerMaintain Safe and Efficient EnvironmentWrite Descriptive Progress NotesRelate Effectively to ClientsSupportive CareRespectful CareNon-Judgmental CareClient EngagementBoundary MaintenanceAttitude of DiscoveryAttitude of HopeEffective Communication SkillsCollaborationHarmonious Working RelationshipsMaintain SafetyMaintain EfficiencyWrite Concise Progress NotesClear BoundariesIndependent Client FunctioningProgress Notes WritingCrisis Intervention

Qualifications

Valid State Driver's LicenseHigh School DiplomaOne Year Direct Care ExperienceMHRT I State CertificationLived Experience in Mental Health or Substance Abuse

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Crisis Residential Counselor Relief - Brunswick

Job Code:13288

Location:Brunswick 04011

Department:Crisis Stabilization Adlt

FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem

Summary:

Hourly Rate: $19 Per Hour

This position is located in Brunswick and works on Sweetser's Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provide crisis stabilization services to adults who are in a psychiatric crisis. This position will interact with the client in a positive environment that is assessed as necessary to prevent de-compensation or acute psychiatric hospitalization.

This position offers the opportunity to advance up the career ladder to Crisis Residential Counselor II after 6 months in the role and after obtaining the required training and certifications. Successful completion of requirements comes with a $1 increase!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD:

  • 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid state driver's license.

  • Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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.

BenefitsInclude:

  • Flexible schedules with a variety of shift and houroptions

  • Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive anddifferential pay programs

  • Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave

  • Employee discount program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees andhousehold members

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

  • Educational partnership discounts

  • 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online GraduatePrograms

  • Free professional development and trainingopportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute

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