Mental Health Worker I
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker I provides paraprofessional support involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. The role includes implementing programs, treatment, and education, as well as providing direct patient care. The position is with Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving people across Maine. DDPC works with patients, their communities, and personal supports to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment possible. The listed hourly salary is $24.16–$27.40 and includes a $1.00 per hour salary stipend and a $1.00 per hour direct care stipend. Employees in this classification begin at Step 5; promotional candidates’ starting pay follows contractual requirements. Employees with a CNA certificate who are on the State’s CNA registry receive an additional $0.50 per hour. Additional differentials are available for hours worked during second shift, third shift, and weekends. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mental health.
- Registration on the State of Maine’s CNA register.
- A valid Maine driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Provide paraprofessional support involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients.
- Implement programs, treatment, and education for people with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Provide direct patient care.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays.
- 12 days of sick leave annually.
- At least three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing based on years of service.
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
- The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% of employee pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
- Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Additional wellness benefits are available to State employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
