Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and mission-driven Stabilization, Engagement & Prevention Coordinator (SEPC) to join our Community Access, Resources and Engagement Services (CARES) Team in Portland.
About the Role: The SEPC plays a critical role in supporting individuals with behavioral health needs by providing care coordination, assessment, stabilization, prevention, education, and outreach. This position involves home and community-based work across the Greater Portland area, including Cumberland and York Counties.
As a SEPC, you will:
- Collaborate with CARES and BHN teams to assess needs and connect clients with services
- Provide crisis intervention, stabilization support, and short-term counseling
- Engage in outreach and re-engagement efforts to ensure ongoing care
- Educate clients and the community on prevention and recovery resources
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support clients with basic needs, advocacy, and service navigation
This role includes participation in a rotating 24/7 coverage schedule shared with team members.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or related field
- Certified (or eligible) as MHRT/C or MHRT/CSP
- Holds (or eligible for) a conditional or full clinical license (LCPC, LCPC-C, LCSW, LMSW-C); CADC, CRMA, and CPI Train-the-Trainer certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
- At least 2 years' experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including at least 1 year in a community-based setting
- Knowledge and experience in addiction recovery, trauma-informed care, and stabilization strongly preferred
- Crisis management and stabilization training required (or to be completed within 6 months)
- Willingness to be trained in Narcan response and deliver training in accordance with protocol (within 6 months)
Starting Salary: $24.00 - $28.25 per hour. Actual starting salary contingent with experience/education.
Benefits include:
- Five (5) Weeks of Earned Time in your first year
- Six (6) Paid Agency Holidays
- Comprehensive Medical Plans - choose from 3 options
- Dental & Vision Insurance Options
- 401(k) Agency Contribution
- Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Reimbursement (up to $100/year) + coaching & wellness support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ADP LifeMart Employee Discount Program
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with Health Screening Benefit
- Bereavement Leave
You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.
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