Residential Crisis Workers, Waterville U

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone’s life every day?

Join Kennebec Behavioral Health, a nonprofit organization serving Maine Communities since 1960 as one of the Best Places to work in Maine for the last 5 years. We are seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team supporting adults in our Crisis Stabilization Unit in Waterville. This is a short-term residential program provides support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

As a Residential Crisis Worker
, you will help individuals stabilize, develop coping skills, and successfully transition back to their homes and communities.

• $19-22.50
  /hour base pay
• Shift differentials for evenings and overnights
• Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Full-time (40 hours) and per diem opportunities
• Meaningful work helping individuals during critical moments
• Training opportunities

• Provide support and supervision to adults receiving crisis stabilization
• Help clients develop coping and daily living skills
• Support a safe, structured residential environment
• Work collaboratively with clinicians and crisis team members
• Support transition planning by linkage and referral to supportive services and resources

MHRT-1 certification or eligibility for provisional certification. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, along with a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability and uninsured motorist coverage for potentially transporting clients. Strong communication and rapport-building skills.

Preferred skills:
Experience in residential setting or behavioral health, de-escalation and crisis support experience, experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments. KBH also offers flexible, competitive compensation and benefits:

• HEALTH INSURANCE WITH 3 OPTIONS FOR THE PLAN
• DENTAL, VISION & LIFE INSURANCE, PAID BY KBH
• SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY, PAID FOR BY KBH
• 403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
• SUPPORTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• WELLNESS PROGRAMS WITH SOME REIMBURSEMENT
• CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE: 20 VACATION DAYS, 12 HOLIDAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM