Mental Health Worker I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

3d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides paraprofessional support work involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include implementing programs, treatment, and education for these individuals, as well as providing direct patient care. The role is within Riverview Psychiatric Center, a facility focused on best practice, treatment, education, and research for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health.
• Registered on the State of Maine’s CNA register.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients.
• Implement programs, treatment, and education for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Provide direct patient care.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.86% of pay 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED