Crisis Intervention Specialist - Lewiston

Crisis Intervention Specialist – Lewiston

Location: Lewiston 04240

Job Code: 13296

Department: Crisis Intervention Adult

FT/PT Status: Full Time

This position will provide assessment, support, and stabilization services in the community, within crisis stabilization units, and over a brief 30-day post-crisis stabilization period throughout Androscoggin County.

$10,000 sign‑on bonus!

• Respond to requests for crisis intervention, consultation and support from person served, family members, community‑based service providers and state agencies to resolve crisis situations involving children and/or adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis.
• In collaboration with the caller, determine the need for a face‑to‑face assessment and, if needed, negotiate a meeting site convenient for the individual that provides safety for all involved.
• Communicate directly with persons experiencing a crisis in order to assess mental status, current level of functioning, and the person's wishes and goals for crisis resolution.
• Develop a crisis stabilization plan with the person served and family or guardian, if involved, based on a comprehensive crisis assessment that includes mental status and risk assessments.
• May request protective custody interventions by law enforcement personnel to resolve potentially life‑threatening situations.
• May facilitate voluntary or involuntary hospitalization in accordance with state regulations.
• May facilitate the use of alternatives to hospitalization, including voluntary admission to crisis stabilization units.
• Develop and participate in implementation of crisis follow‑up treatment plan by providing intervention services, including brief case management services and aftercare.

• Clean driver's license.
• Persons with lived experience in the mental health and/or substance abuse system are encouraged to apply.
• Mobile crisis experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

• Associate's degree or MHRT/CSP required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.