Case Manager / Care Coordinator – Adult Mental Health (full and part time)

Alternative Wellness Services, Inc • Portland, ME

2h • $22 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for individuals with a psychology, social work, or human services degree looking to help people living with mental health or substance use challenges build stable, healthy lives. The position involves acting as a coach, advocate, and problem-solver. A typical week includes visiting clients in various settings, assisting with practical needs like housing and benefits, accompanying clients to appointments, building care plans, and connecting them with resources. The agency provides paid training, weekly supervision, support for MHRT/C certification, paid agency days for team learning and connection, and a career path with opportunities for advancement into clinical and supervisory roles. Staff ideas are valued and used to improve care systems.

Requirements

• MHRT-C or MHRT-C Provisional Certification: Current certification or eligibility for MHRT-C/p, with paid training available for qualified candidates.
• Independent Decision-Making: Strong ability to think independently and make sound decisions.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation for community visits.
• Background Checks: Must pass background checks and not be listed on any state or federal suspension or debarment lists.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Psychology, social work or human services degree.
• Experience as a mental health worker, behavioral health technician, community support worker, recovery coach, peer support specialist, residential counselor or direct support professional.
• New graduates with a relevant bachelor's degree are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Visiting clients at home, in the community, and at the office.
• Helping clients find apartments or maintain their MaineCare benefits.
• Accompanying clients to doctor's appointments to advocate for their needs.
• Building care plans collaboratively with clients.
• Connecting clients with healthcare, treatment, and community resources.
• Working alongside nurses, clinicians, and fellow care coordinators.

Benefits

• $22–$28/hr (base pay plus incentives for going above and beyond)
• FREE health insurance option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability coverage
• Flexible schedules (compressed or transitional hours)
• Generous PTO
• All-expenses-paid Florida trip for Employee of the Year
• Paid training
• Weekly supervision
• Support earning MHRT/C certification
• Paid agency days
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree