Interim Mental Health Coordinator

Chewonki Foundation is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive Mental Health Coordinator to provide support, guidance, and training across our year-round programs. If you’re passionate about youth mental health and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant outdoor community, we’d love to have you join us.

The Interim Mental Health Coordinator is a part-time position providing mental health support, consultation, training, and coordination across Chewonki programs throughout the year. The IMHC works closely with participants, families, program leaders, Health & Wellness staff, educators, and external mental health providers to support emotional well-being and help participants successfully navigate their Chewonki experience.

• Location: Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus/Hybrid Position)

• Schedule/Approximate Dates:

  • Year round, 30 hours per week, with on-call hours

  • Start Date: December 2026, or January 2027

• Reports to: Director of Health and Wellness Center

• How to Apply:

  • Submit Application

  • Reviewing Candidates on a rolling basis

Why Join Chewonki?

At Chewonki, we believe in fostering resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being in every participant. This is an opportunity to make a profound impact, work alongside experienced mental health professionals, and be part of a vibrant community in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Key Duties:

• Develop consistent mental health policies and procedures for all programs in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Center team, the Risk Management Team and other Program Directors.

• Evaluate and follow up on all enrollment eligibility concerns and coordinate Circle of Care meetings when necessary.

• Prepare and share out Participant Support Plans for both pre-existing mental health conditions and those that arise while in a Chewonki program.

• Be an active community presence when on campus to normalize routine presence and check-ins on well-being (with leaders, advisors, counselors, participants).

• Participate in critical incident management including advising on mental health implications involved in potential disciplinary situations with community impact.

• Provide consultation to program leaders when mental health concerns arise and direct therapeutic support for participants/staff when appropriate.

• Use electronic record keeping systems to document all care and communication.

• Train all staff on the Chewonki Student Assistance Program to ensure no one is alone with a mental health concern. Coordinate necessary referrals to outside providers for crisis or safety assessments, and plans for re-entry after a participant's mental health leave.

• Coordinate telehealth services for participants with outside clinical providers as needed.

• Annual review with Program Directors to update any website content, handbook, and other written program materials.

• Serve as a member of the Chewonki Risk Management Team and develop interventions for high risk behaviors and participation on community debriefs for critical incidents.

• Serve as a member of the Maine Coast Semester Health Team and Camp Health Team, and attend program meetings as requested.

• Engage in ongoing professional development related to current mental health best practices.

• Willingness to obtain Wilderness First Responder certification and provide coverage as needed in the Health & Wellness Center.

• Obtain medication administration training and pass medications on an as needed basis.

• Fulfill all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required to hold one of the following State of Maine licenses:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or School Psychologist (PhD)

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

  • Potential internship opportunity!

• Experience working in an outdoor educational setting or demonstrated equivalent experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

• Positive, compassionate, collaborative, and approachable personality.

• Passionate about working with children and adolescents and able to connect easily with this population.

• Committed to actively working to create an equitable and inclusive community.

• Committed to personal and professional growth and working as part of a team.

• Must complete fingerprinting requirements and pass a criminal background check with the Maine Department of Education.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

• Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $47,000 - $49,000 (Based on qualifications)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, long term and short term disability insurance.

• 403B Retirement Plan.

• Access to professional development funds.

• Eligible to join delicious meals on campus during shifts.

• $200 refer a friend bonus

• Academic internship credit possible