Access Center Specialist, Augusta

Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, named one of Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5 years, and recently recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), currently has an opening for a full-time Access Center Specialist in our Augusta Clinic. The Access Center Specialist is responsible for working with consumers to assure timely and appropriate access to agency services as well as providing information and referral about community resources including crisis services. Consumer needs are assessed through a clinical phone screening or on a walk-in basis. The specialist also assists consumers in seeking financial assistance and/or in enrolling in state or federal programs that will enable them to access services. Requirements: Candidates must posses, at a minimum, an Associates Degree and MHRT-C certification. Preferred qualified candidates will possess a bachelors' degree in social work with MHRT/C certification. 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. Explore other career opportunities, visit: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 per hour Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Education: Associate (Required) License/Certification: MHRT-C or provisional MHRT-C certificate (Required) Ability to Commute: Augusta, ME 04330 (Required) Work Location: In person