Adult Crisis Counselor - ACSU

Aroostook Mental Health Services

1 month ago

Presque Isle, MaineFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile for Counselor — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · ME adjusted

Below Market

Salary Percentile24th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

22% below median for Counselor in ME — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $81k over 3 years

Posted 54 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. as a Adult Crisis Counselor – Full-Time in United States. Description Description Are you passionate about supporting individuals through mental health challenges? Join our dedicated crisis response team at our Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU) in Presque Isle, ME, and make a lasting impact in your community.

Key Responsibilities

being. Provide phone support, crisis intervention, stabilization, information, and referrals to callers.

Requirements

1 is provided upon hire; it must be completed within the first 30 days of employment. Under the MHRT

Benefits & Compensation

driven work environment Opportunity to make a real difference in rural Maine Apply Today Join us in providing hope, stability, and connection when it’s needed most. AMHC is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. as a Adult Crisis Counselor – Full-Time.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCompassionate SupportCritical ThinkingTeamworkClient TrackingTreatment PlanningSafety AssessmentMedication AdministrationDischarge PlanningHousehold ManagementClient EducationDocumentationClinical ConsultationIntegrated ServicesPhone SupportReferrals

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adult Crisis Counselor - ACSU at Aroostook Mental Health Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at Aroostook Mental Health Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Aroostook Mental Health Services lists compensation for this physician position at $37k to $44k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Presque Isle, Maine.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($37k–$44k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Compassionate Support, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Client Tracking, Treatment Planning, Safety Assessment, Medication Administration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides immediate, compassionate support and intervention to adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises within the ACSU. Key duties include managing client tracking, treatment plan adherence, safety monitoring, and assisting with daily unit operations and discharge plan...

Benefits package: Competitive salary and benefits, Ongoing training and clinical supervision, Supportive work environment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.