Children's Crisis Unit Counselor

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.•Calais, ME

2d•$36,763 - $44,115•Onsite

About The Position

AMHC is seeking 9 Children’s Crisis Counselors to provide intensive, short-term support to youth experiencing acute behavioral health crises. This position works within a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) to help clients regain stability, manage immediate challenges, and develop strategies for ongoing behavioral health needs. The Children’s Crisis Counselor may also provide telephone crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to individuals and families as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
MHRT-1 Provisional must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.
First Aid, CPR, Mental Health Support Specialist, and MANDT (Level I required) must be completed within one year of hire.
Maintain all certifications to remain in good standing and to keep their MHRT-I current.
CRMA certification is required within 6 months from the date of hire.
Ability to pass a background check and meet other licensing or regulatory requirements is required.

Responsibilities

Support referrals, admissions, continuing care, and discharges for youth receiving CCSU services.
Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on client safety and the nature and severity of the crisis.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and follow treatment plans, discharge plans, and individualized crisis stabilization plans.
Support and collaborate with families and guardians throughout the treatment process.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services to youth in the CCSU.
Monitor and document client mental status, activities of daily living, treatment progress, and safety concerns.
Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, discharge planning, and coordination with internal and external providers.
Provide individual and group services to youth receiving CCSU services.
Educate clients, families, staff, community members, and providers about emergency services, available resources, and access options.
Complete and maintain required documentation in accordance with AMHC policies and procedures.
Participate in team, agency, and clinical consultation meetings.
Follow CCSU and Emergency Services protocols and employee handbook requirements.
Provide integrated services that support the client’s overall health and well-being.
Provide telephone crisis support, intervention, stabilization, information, and referrals as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally transport clients to appointments.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
Provide a welcoming and respectful environment for individuals seeking mental health, substance use, co-occurring, community support, rehabilitation, and social services.
Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Work collaboratively with coworkers, referral sources, providers, families, and others involved in client services.
Communicate effectively through regular verbal and written communication.
Interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities.