What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Residential Counselor Awake Overnight - Lewiston position at Sweetser?
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7pm-7am
Rate: $18.00 Hourly with a shift differential of $2.50 between the hours of 10pm-8am!
This position is located in Lewiston and works on Sweetser's Crisis Stabilization Unit. This full-time position provides 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.
• 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.
- 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
- Milage 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
Salary : $3 - $18