Mental Health Support Specialist - MAINE
About The Position
Join MAS Community Health — One of Maine's Largest Behavioral Health Agencies. Looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference? MAS Community Health provides individualized, community-based support to help clients and families improve their quality of life. We're hiring Mental Health Support Specialists to work with adult clients across Maine, earning up to $27/hour. As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you'll provide one-on-one support and supervision to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them work toward greater independence. Support takes place in clients' homes and in the surrounding community, following each client's individualized, person-centered plan. MAS Community Health has joined forces with SPARC. This partnership expands our reach and impact across Maine, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, and Ohio, bringing more resources and opportunity to the communities and employees we serve. It's an exciting time to grow with us.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
- Live in Maine and/or able to commute within the state
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation, active insurance, and current vehicle registration
- Ability to pass a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic comfort with smartphone apps and email, and ability to complete electronic documentation (e.g., daily session notes) — training provided
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support and supervision to adults living with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Help clients work toward greater independence.
- Support clients in their homes and in the surrounding community, following each client's individualized, person-centered plan.
- Help clients complete steps toward securing stable housing.
- Assist clients in scheduling appointments and providing safe, reliable transportation.
- Teach coping strategies for anxiety and other mental health challenges.
- Support daily living skills, like budgeting or managing a checkbook.
- Provide encouragement as clients work toward their goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay — up to $27/hour
- Weekly direct deposit
- Flexible full-time or part-time hours
- Provided MHRT1 certification course and training hours
- Health and supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) program
- Paid time off (accrued)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Simple, painless credentialing process
- 24/7 support team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
