Overnight Clinician - Living Room Crisis Center

Job Description

Job Description

Spurwink has an opportunity for an organized individual with solid clinical skills to become an Overnight 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 has opened 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.

DUTIES :

• Evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients / clients and their families by a completed thorough crisis evaluation.
• 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.
• Serve as a resource for staff, colleagues, and external member of a participant's care team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters' degree from an accredited school. 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). Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role.

Competitive Benefits Package :

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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