Mental Health Worker II

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

7d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Riverview Psychiatric Center seeks Mental Health Workers to provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care, rehabilitation, and behavior modification of patients in state institutions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in the treatment and education of individuals with mental illness, providing direct patient care, and maintaining patient areas. Employees may act as group leader of primary aide over an assigned group of patients. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of direct care mental health experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificates
• On the State's CNA registry

Responsibilities

• Implementing programs in the treatment and education of individuals with mental illness
• Providing direct patient care
• Maintaining patient areas
• Acting as group leader of primary aide over an assigned group of patients

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED