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The Opportunity Alliance

Nonprofit community action agency delivering integrated services

Residential Crisis Clinician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$64.5k - $68.5k/yr
Mid
Master's
South Portland, ME, USA
In PersonOnsite in South Portland, Maine; occasional client transportation or travel to agency locations.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in social work or a counseling degree from an accredited graduate school is required.
  • A minimum of Clinical Conditional licensure is required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensure is preferred.
  • Experience conducting clinical assessments and ability to document assessments concisely and comprehensively.
  • Ability to make clinical decisions autonomously.
  • Technical literacy and comprehensive knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
  • At least one year of direct experience with co-occurring disorders is preferred.
  • Must pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks.
  • Must not be on a state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen and be able to perform the described physical duties, including occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
  • A good driving record is required for occasional client transportation or driving to agency locations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide treatment and service planning for clients in the program.
  • Provide clinical, supportive, and case management services to clients.
  • Consult and collaborate with clients’ supportive others, including family, friends, and community-based professional and nonprofessional, clinical and nonclinical resources and services.
  • Provide consultation and support to staff regarding client treatment.
  • Facilitate regular supervision in collaboration with the Program Director to support staff growth, skill development, and adherence to best practices.
  • Offer in-the-moment case review to guide high-quality service delivery.
  • Provide clinical leadership for therapeutic activities and groups within the treatment setting.
  • Assist with assessing and triaging client needs, ensuring appropriate referrals and safe, effective crisis intervention.
  • Serve as a clinical resource regarding suicide risk, mental health, substance use, safety planning, and care coordination.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least one year of direct experience with co-occurring disorders.

About the company

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The Opportunity Alliance

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The Opportunity Alliance is a non-profit community action agency serving Cumberland County, Maine, coordinating programs to help individuals and families build stable lives. It uses a wrap-around, holistic approach across four pillars—Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Well-Being, Childcare & Early Childhood Education, and Poverty & Economic Mobility—with services like Maine Crisis Line/988, 211 Maine, residential treatment, homelessness prevention, heating assistance, Head Start, and WIC. It is funded by grants, public funding, and donations, and it uses data-driven, trauma-informed care to measure impact and ensure quality. Its goal is to reduce poverty, increase stability, and create economic mobility for people and communities, with statewide reach for some programs and deep local roots dating back to 1965.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

South Portland, Maine

Founded

1965

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What believers are saying

  • SAMHSA awarded $248,939 in August 2026 for Crisis Line follow-up improvements.
  • Maine housing demand rose 5% statewide in 2026, boosting TOA’s emergency-assistance relevance.
  • October 22, 2026 RAISE fundraising event signals active donor support and community visibility.

What critics are saying

  • May 2025 federal and Maine settlement over Provider Labs damaged trust and scrutiny.
  • HEAP demand jumped to 1,000 applications by September 2026, straining staff and funding.
  • Dependence on grants and public contracts creates an existential cliff if renewals slip.

What makes The Opportunity Alliance unique

  • TOA runs Maine Crisis Line/988 and 211, handling 3,835 weekly calls.
  • Its 2026 Head Start grant hit $4.37 million, anchoring statewide early-childhood scale.
  • Integrated services span crisis, housing, childcare, and energy aid across Cumberland County.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support