Mental Health Worker I

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is hiring a Mental Health Worker I to provide paraprofessional support involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients. The role implements programs, treatment, and education for people with severe and persistent mental illness and provides direct patient care. DDPC is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the State of Maine and aims to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment possible. The listed shifts are 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m. and 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. The hourly rate is $24.16–$27.40, inclusive of a $1.00 hourly salary stipend and a $1.00 hourly direct-care stipend. Employees in this classification begin at Step 5 of the pay scale. Employees with a CNA certificate who are on the State's CNA registry receive an additional $0.50 per hour. Additional differentials are listed for hours worked on second shift, third shift, and weekends. Promotional candidates' starting salary follows contractual requirements. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with mental health experience, State of Maine CNA registry registration, and a valid Maine driver's license. To apply, candidates should upload a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health.
Registration on the State of Maine CNA registry; candidates with a CNA certificate who are on the registry receive an additional $0.50 per hour.
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.
Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with 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.
State contribution equivalent to 18.86% of employee pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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.
Shift differentials for second-shift hours, third-shift hours, and weekend hours.