Director - Crisis Receiving Center

Spurwink Services•Lewiston, ME

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director provides leadership to all staff in the Crisis Center. The Crisis Center provides care to individuals ages 14 and older in a community setting. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the center will offer a space for individuals and families to seek crisis support incorporating trained professionals, comprehensive assessments and coordination with community support and resources.

Requirements

Master's in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school and independently licensed in the state of Maine as an LCSW or LCPC.
Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role.

Nice To Haves

Five years of mental health, crisis resolution, and program administration and/or supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of this new program which operates 24/7/365.
Provide professional leadership and clinical and administrative oversight for all staff including Crisis Workers, Peers, Clinicians, Psychiatric Practitioners and Nurses.
Recruit, hire, orient, train and evaluate staff and assure compliance with all aspects of the service.
Engage with community partners and stakeholders ongoingly to promote community engagement and utilization of the Center and address barriers.

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)