AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC

Adult Crisis Counselor - Part Time

AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC  •  $18.38 - $22.05/hr  •  Presque Isle, ME (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises?

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated professionals to join our Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU) as an Adult Crisis Counselor part time (3 out of 5 days per week)

In this rewarding role, you will provide immediate support and crisis intervention to adults facing acute mental health and behavioral health challenges, helping them regain stability and connect with ongoing resources and care.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services in a residential crisis setting.
  • Conduct assessments and assist with admissions, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
  • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical providers, and community partners to support client recovery.
  • Monitor client safety and well-being, including mental status and activities of daily living.
  • Facilitate individual and group services to promote recovery and skill development.
  • Provide crisis support, information, referrals, and phone intervention to individuals seeking assistance.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Support clients through a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that promotes overall health and wellness.

The ideal candidate is:

  • Compassionate and empathetic.
  • Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively during crises.
  • A strong communicator and collaborative team player.
  • Committed to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in a residential crisis stabilization setting where you'll work directly with individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral health crises. Every day brings new opportunities to provide hope, support, and meaningful change.

Schedule:

This is a non-exempt position with flexible scheduling based on program needs. Candidates should be available to work a variety of shifts, including:

  • Days
  • Evenings
  • Overnights (awake)
  • Weekends
  • Holidays

Additional hours may be available to ensure continuous quality care for our clients.

Why Join AMHC?

At our agency, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of individuals and strengthening our communities. We value teamwork, professional growth, and creating a welcoming environment for both our clients and employees.

Benefits:

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

403B with match

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Programs

PTO & Floating Holidays

If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

· This position requires a high school diploma.

· The MHRT-1 is provided upon hire; provisional must be completed within the first 30 days of employment. Under the MHRT-1 Provisional, the following needs to be completed within one year of hire: First Aid, CPR, Mental Health Support Specialist, and MANDT (Level I required).

· Employees are required to maintain all certifications to remain in good standing and to keep their MHRT-I current.

· CRMA certification is required within 6 months from the date of hire.

AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC

About AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) was founded in 1964 as a non-profit community mental health center. The agency has been a provider of behavioral health (BH) and related services to adults and children in rural Maine for nearly 60 years.

Today the agency is the largest behavioral healthcare provider in the region with nearly 30 service locations across Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties offering an array of mental health, substance use, crisis, sexual assault, prevention, and brain injury services (Aroostook).

AMHC serves nearly 5,500 individuals per year and employs 325 caring, compassionate staff members. AMHC is committed to an integrated, patient-centered approach in all services, characterized by a high degree of collaboration among community and health professionals and led by the client as the focal point of all services. No individual will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.

In 2021 the agency was designated a Recovery Friendly Employer, joining the Northeastern Workforce Development Board’s Recovery Friendly Employer network, making visible AMHC’s commitment to offering a healthy, safe, and stigma-free work environment to eliminate barriers to recovery for those impacted by addiction.

AMHC is also a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) host organization.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
1964
Website
amhc.org
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