Job Description
Are you looking for a career that offers flexibility, variety, and purpose--while truly making an impact in your community? Do you thrive as part of a supportive team? If so, Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) wants to hear from you! Do you value being part of a team? Want to make $22 per hour and be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 (for full-time) or $5,000 (for full-time, MHRT-CSP certified individuals)? Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services , named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5years, and now recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), is seeking highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individuals to provide emergency response to adults and children experiencing a crisis event, as a Crisis Responder.This position will be supporting those who are struggling to cope with symptoms of a mental health challenge, traumatic life event or safety concerns.Staff collaboratively assess client risk factors and then identify and support connection to supportive care.Some of the key responsibilities of the position include:Conducting risk assessments, providing community-based response, collaborating with service providers, ensuring confidentiality and clients' rights.At this time, we are seeking candidates who can work the evening shift and/or overnight shift.This position will be based out of our Augusta office, but travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties is required.Since Crisis is a 24/7 service, flexibility for working weekends and holidays is required.Shift differentials will be added to the base pay of $22.Come to the KBH family to make a difference in the lives of Maine adults and children! Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree is preferred.Associate's Degree is required.Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team is helpful, as is experience working with populations of all ages and needs.A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance is required for this opportunity.Upon hire, candidates will receive paid training to be a crisis service provider, in a combination of class time, and job shadowing/hands-on experience.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.For more employment opportunities visit:www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/ Job Types:Full-time, Per diem Pay:$22.00 per hour Benefits:403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Education:Associate (Required) License/Certification:MHRT-CSP or provisional MHRT-CSP certificate (Preferred) Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute:Augusta, ME 04330 (Required) Willingness to travel:50% (Preferred) Work Location:In person.