Clinician - Living Room Crisis Center
About The Position
Spurwink has an opportunity for an organized individual with solid clinical skills to become a Clinician. This position is an integral part of supporting the implementation of Spurwink's clinical model. This is a full-time year-round salaried position (4-10-hour days) that provides comprehensive psychiatric/crisis assessments to individuals ages 14+. Spurwink is opening the first living room crisis model in the state of Maine. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the center will offer a space for individuals and families to seek crisis support through the use of trained professionals, comprehensive assessments and coordination with community supports and resources.
Requirements
- Masters' degree from an accredited school.
- Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical licensure of: LCSW or LCPC preferred.
- Maine state alcohol and drug counselor certification preferred.
- 1-2 years of relevant supervisory experience preferred (i.e., mental health, social services).
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate respect for participants' self-determination, motivation, skills, and priorities, with the goal of optimizing participant recovery.
- Evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients/clients and their families by a completed thorough crisis evaluation.
- Provide complex discharge planning, coordinate aftercare services, and make referrals for other community services based on the treatment plan.
- Participate in crisis de-escalation and management.
- Maintain an awareness of psychosocial stressors that are likely to increase or result in crisis.
- Provide emotional co-regulation and support to individuals, couples, and families.
- Conduct in-person assessments with participants in the crisis center and engage frequently with participants in an open milieu.
- Maintain regular contact, effectively collaborate with, and facilitate referrals to community providers to advocate on behalf of, and improve the care for, participants.
- May supervise other social workers, students, or other staff.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Pet Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
- Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
