Crisis Intervention Specialist - Waterville

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Waterville (Job Code: 13246)

Location:

Waterville 04901
Department:
Crisis Intervention Adult
FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. This Waterville based position provides assessment, support, and stabilization services in the community, within crisis stabilization units, and over a brief 30‑day post‑crisis stabilization period. Starting rate of $22.00 with 0‑5 years of experience. Sweetser’s mobile crisis intervention specialists respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

$2,500 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 experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis.
• Collaborate with the caller to determine the need for a face‑to‑face assessment and negotiate a meeting site convenient for the individual that provides safety for all involved.
• Communicate directly with persons experiencing a crisis 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.
• May transport clients.

• 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.

• Associates Degree or MHRT/CSP required.
• Bachelors degree preferred.