Intensive Case Manager
About The Position
This is a full-time position based in Augusta or Rockland and requires up to three days per week at the Maine State Prison in Warren. A state vehicle is available for this travel. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. As an Intensive Case Manager at the Intensive Mental Health Unit (IMHU), you will provide professional services work in intensive case management for a targeted group of high-risk mental health clients in the IMHU at Maine State Prison in Warren. The position requires close collaboration with varied internal and external professionals. You will advocate for and/or assist clients in gaining access to and maintaining medical, psychiatric, behavioral health and other necessary support services upon discharge from the IMHU. You will also need knowledge of and keeping abreast of statewide section 17 services and the processes to access the resources, as well as knowledge of and navigation of the criminal justice system and the intersections with behavioral health services and corrections.
Requirements
- Education, training, and/or experience in social or behavioral science, mental health, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in one or more of the following areas: assessing behavioral or mental health issues; social work; case management; identifying and coordinating community or clinical resources; interacting effectively with high-risk individuals.
- Describe your professional experience working with people who have serious, persistent mental illness and co-occurring diagnoses.
- Describe your professional knowledge of and experience accessing mental health, substance use, medical, psychiatric and housing resources for consumers.
- Describe your experience providing professional services to mental health consumers in a correctional setting.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
- Certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - Community (MHRT-C) issued by the Muskie School of Public Service
Responsibilities
- Provide professional services work in intensive case management for a targeted group of high-risk mental health clients in the IMHU at Maine State Prison in Warren.
- Advocate for and/or assist clients in gaining access to and maintaining medical, psychiatric, behavioral health and other necessary support services upon discharge from the IMHU.
- Keep abreast of statewide section 17 services and the processes to access the resources.
- Navigate the criminal justice system and the intersections with behavioral health services and corrections.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
