Mental Health Worker II

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Mental Health Workers dedicated to providing compassionate care. This role involves direct patient care, rehabilitation, and behavior modification in a supportive environment. You will implement treatment programs, lead groups, and ensure a safe atmosphere for individuals with mental illness. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave policies and health insurance coverage. If you are looking for purposeful work that makes a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays

12 Days of Sick Leave

3+ Weeks of Vacation Leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct care mental health experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and rehabilitation support to patients.
• Implement treatment programs for individuals with mental illness.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Direct Patient Care

Behavior Modification

Rehabilitation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Opening Date: April 1, 2025

Closing Date: April 30, 2025

Job Class Code: 4016
Grade: 14
Salary: $21.77 - $28.00 per hour*

*Hourly rate is inclusive of a $1.00 per hour salary stipend and a $1.00 per hour direct care stipend. Applicants with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificates, and who are on the State's CNA registry, will be paid an additional $.50 per hour.

• Additional shift differential of $.45 per hour for second shift positions
• Additional shift differential of $.55 per hour for third shift positions
• Additional weekend differential of $.60 per hour while working weekend hours

Location: Augusta, Maine

Job Overview:

Do you have a passion for mental healthcare, but haven’t found a team that shares the same level of enthusiasm and compassionate care? We believe each staff member plays an integral role in meeting our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. Riverview Psychiatric Center seeks Mental Health Workers to provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care, rehabilitation, and behavior modification of patients in state institutions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in the treatment and education of individuals with mental illness, providing direct patient care, and maintaining patient areas. Employees may act as group leader of primary aide over an assigned group of patients. Work is performed under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of direct care mental health experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Anne White at 207-624-4660 or via email at [e-mail].

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes 18.09% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.