Want to make a difference, while having flexibility, variety and purpose in your career? Do you value being part of a team? Want to make $21 per hour and be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000?
Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services and named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 4 consecutive years, is seeking highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individuals to provide emergency response to adults and children experiencing a crisis event, as a Crisis Responder. This position will be supporting those who are struggling to cope with symptoms of a mental health challenge, traumatic life event or safety concerns. Staff collaboratively assess client risk factors and determine the appropriate the level of care needed to move forward. Some of the key responsibilities of the position include: Providing risk assessments, community-based response, connecting clients to appropriate resources and protecting client confidentiality and rights.
This position will be based out of our Augusta office, but travel throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties is required. Since Crisis is a 24/7 service, flexibility for working weekends and holidays is required. Shift differentials will be added to the base pay of $21. A valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required for this opportunity.
Come to the KBH family to make a difference in the lives of Maine adults and children!
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a social service field with one (1) year of relevant experience; or, an Associate’s Degree in a social service field, with three (3) of relevant experience. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team is helpful, as is experience working with populations of all ages and needs. Upon hire, candidates will receive training to be a crisis service provider, consisting of 8 – 10 weeks of paid training in a combination of class time, and job shadowing/hands-on experience.
Benefits – KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments. KBH also offers flexible, competitive compensation and benefits:
- HEALTH INSURANCE WITH 3 OPTIONS FOR THE PLAN
- DENTAL, VISION & LIFE INSURANCE PAID BY KBH (FOR THE EMPLOYEE ONLY)
- SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY (PAID FOR BY KBH)
- 403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
- SUPPORTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- 65.5 CENTS PER MILE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
- $40 PER MONTH GYM REIMBURSEMENT
- CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
- GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE 12 HOLIDAYS, 20 VACATION DAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY
- WELLNESS PROGRAM
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM