Lead Crisis System Clinician - District 8 at Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.

Presque Isle, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Consultation, Case Planning, Behavioral Health Assessment, Mentoring, Program Development, Community Engagement, Suicide Prevention, Safety Planning, Evidence-Based Practice, Recovery-Oriented Practice

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Are you an experienced, licensed behavioral health clinician with a passion for crisis intervention, clinical leadership, and community collaboration? Join our Crisis Services team as a Lead Crisis System Clinician for Aroostook County and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centered crisis care across our service area. About the Role The Lead Crisis System Clinician is a dynamic dual-role position that combines direct clinical expertise with leadership and supervision. In this role, you will provide clinical consultation and support to our Mobile Crisis Team and Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU), while helping to shape and strengthen our crisis response system. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide guidance for complex cases, support staff growth and development, and help ensure individuals experiencing behavioral health crises receive timely, compassionate, evidence-based care. What You'll Do: Clinical Leadership Provide clinical consultation and oversight for Mobile Crisis and ACSU staff. Support complex case planning and crisis intervention efforts. Review crisis evaluations and documentation for clinical quality. Assist with admissions to and discharges from crisis stabilization services. Participate in direct clinical work with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises as needed. Team Development Provide individual and group clinical supervision and consultation. Mentor clinicians and interns to support professional growth. Lead integrated team meetings for individuals with complex service needs. Deliver training and education to crisis staff and community partners. Program Development Assist with crisis program development and implementation. Collaborate with leadership to strengthen crisis services across the organization. Support operations in the absence of the Program Director. Build partnerships with hospitals, schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Community Engagement Provide education on crisis intervention, suicide prevention, safety planning, and available crisis resources. Promote awareness of behavioral health services throughout the community. What We're Looking For: We're seeking a compassionate, collaborative leader who: Has strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills. Enjoys mentoring and supporting fellow clinicians. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Is committed to evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices. Values collaboration across healthcare and community systems. Why Join Our Team? Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families experiencing crises. Serve as a clinical leader within an innovative crisis system. Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams. Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Flexible remote work options based on program needs. Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life 403B with match Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts PTO & Floating Holidays Work Environment This position offers a combination of office, community, and crisis service settings. Travel throughout the service area is required, with flexibility for remote work depending on program needs. Schedule Full-time, exempt position. Flexible schedule designed to support the 24/7 nature of crisis services. Occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities may be required. Qualifications Active professional licensure in the State of Maine appropriate to the position. Ability to maintain good standing with the applicable licensing board. Experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and clinical supervision preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Join Our Mission If you're an experienced clinician who is passionate about leadership, crisis response, and helping build stronger communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help lead the future of compassionate, community-based crisis care. AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements This position requires a Master of Social Work or Counseling degree or a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, and Licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Maine. Upon hire, staff will be required to complete the MHRT-CSP training appropriate to their role and experience Required trainings include: CPR/First Aid Training, MANDT (Day 1), trained to administer and carry Naloxone and complete Peer Support 101 Training. Training is provided by the agency upon hire. The ability to pass a background check and meet other licensing or regulatory requirements is required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and supervision for Mobile Crisis and Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit staff. Develop crisis programs and build partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers to strengthen the crisis response system.