Clinician - Living Room Crisis Center

Portland, ME, USA | Clinical | Salary | 27.39-31.76 per year | Full Time

Spurwink has an opportunity for an organized individual with solid clinical skills to become a Clinician. This position is an integral part of supporting the implementation of Spurwink's clinical model.

This is a full-time year-round salaried position (4-10-hour days) that provides comprehensive psychiatric/crisis assessments to individuals ages 14+. Spurwink has the first living room crisis model in the state of Maine. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the center offers a space for individuals and families to seek crisis support through the use of trained professionals, comprehensive assessments and coordination with community supports and resources.

DUTIES:

• Demonstrate respect for participants' self-determination, motivation, skills, and priorities, with the goal of optimizing participant recovery.

• Evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families by a completed thorough crisis evaluation.

• Provide complex discharge planning, coordinate aftercare services, and make referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan.

• Participate in crisis de-escalation and management.

• Maintain an awareness of psychosocial stressors that are likely to increase or result in crisis.

• Provide emotional co-regulation and support to individuals, couples, and families.

• Conduct in-person assessments with participants in the crisis center and engage frequently with participants in an open milieu.

• Maintain regular contact, effectively collaborate with, and facilitate referrals to community providers to advocate on behalf of, and improve the care for, participants.

• May supervise other social workers, students, or other staff .

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters' degree from an accredited school. Clinical licensure of: LCSW or LCPC preferred. Maine state alcohol and drug counselor certification preferred. 1-2 years of relevant supervisory experience preferred (i.e., mental health, social services). Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Flexibility of Schedules

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Opportunity for Same Day Pay

• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.