Mental Health Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Support Specialist | Up to $27/hr| Lewiston, Maine  

 
Looking for your next career opportunity?  
Hi! We’re MAS Community Health, one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Maine. 

 
At MAS, we provide a wide variety of services to our clients. Our goal is to help individuals and families enhance their quality of life. We work within client's homes, and out in surrounding communities to provide individualized support, innovative therapies, and exceptional service. 

 
As an MAS Community Health caregiver, you have access to a 24/7 support team. You’re never on your own at MAS – your team is always just a call away to assist with whatever you need.  

 
We’re looking for individuals to work as a Mental Health Support Specialist for clients in or near Lewiston, Maine.  

Perks and Benefits:  

• Competitive pay up to $27/hour  

• Weekly Direct Deposit 

• Opportunities to meet new people & use your skills 

• Health & supplemental insurance offerings 

• Painless Credentialing Process 

• 401(k) program 

• Accrued Paid Time Off 

• Mileage reimbursement 

• Assistance with MHRT1 certification course and instruction hours 

Job Overview:  
As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you will provide care to adult clients. Specifically, Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians (MHRT1) provide supervision and therapeutic support to people struggling with severe and persistent mental illness, to help them achieve the highest level of independence possible. This role takes a special kind of person who is patient, trusting, communicative, and innovative. 

 
Job Details:   

• Providing individualized support within the clients' personal home and surrounding community. 

• Safely transporting the client within your own personal, reliable vehicle. 

• Basic understanding of smart phone applications, access to email communication, and awareness around processing electronic documents such as daily session notes. Training is available. 

Requirements:  

• 1-year of experience working with adults with severe, and persistent mental illness 

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

• Clean driving record and background check 

• Active motor vehicle insurance & registration 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

MAS Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.