Supervisor - Crisis Stabilization Unit, Lewiston - Adults
Job Code: 10650 Location: Lewiston 04240 Department: Crisis & Adult Residential Services FT/PT Status: Full Time Summary: Sweetser is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Lewiston. Responsibilities include oversight of the residential program and team. Implementation of administrative activities, collaboration with the residential clinician and coordination of a variety of safety, therapeutic and operational issues on a daily basis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate leadership by coordinating all residential program components.

• Provide a safe, structured therapeutic group living milieu by ensuring the physical safety and welfare for residents, including hygiene, clothing, food and medical care.

• Maintain upkeep of physical plant by assuring the maintenance of a safe, clean and pleasant group living environment.

• Assure proper staffing levels and assist in training for the team.

• Ensure positive job results for residential staff by monitoring and appraising job performance.

• Collaboration with the program clinician to ensure milieu treatment is in line with the Individual Treatment Plan.

• Timely completion of required documentation.

  *EDUCATION:
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• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  *CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
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• Must obtain certification as MHRT-1 within 1 year of hire or possess MHRT-C/MHRT-CSP in tandem with CRMA, TCI and First Aid/CPR.

• Must maintain a valid state driver's license.

  *EXPERIENCE:
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• Supervisory experience.

• Four (4) years experience working in the Mental Health field.

• Ability to work with adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of clients.

• At least an intermediate proficiency using a personal computer.

• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

**About Sweetser**  


Nationally recognized and accredited, each year Sweetser connects 20,000 children, adults, and family members with the services they need and deserve in the treatment of mental illness. The organization's roots in residential care for children date back to 1828.  

Our caring and compassionate professionals provide services in mental health, recovery and education, creating promising futures for the children, adults and families we serve. Our professionals include psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice psychiatric nurses and licensed clinical social workers, supporting our statewide network of care:  

\* Community-based services: Assertive Community Treatment, Behavioral Health Home, Community  
Integration, Primary Care Integration, and School-based Services  
\* Crisis Services: Crisis Stabilization Units, and Mobile Crisis Intervention  
\* Outpatient Services: Affiliate Network, Individual, Family or Group Therapy, New England Eating Disorders, Psychiatric  
Services, School-based Therapy, and Substance Use Disorder Therapy  
\* Peer Services: Intentional Warm Line, and Peer Training Network  
\* Residential and Educational Services: Day Treatment Services, FOCUS Through Adventure, and Specialized Schools  

As part of our dynamic, growing organization, you can help make a difference in the lives of the children, adults, and families of Maine. A nationally recognized and accredited leader, we have the resources to help you excel: competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and a motivated team of more than 700 employees. Find out how Sweetser can make all the difference in your career!