Mental Health Worker II

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

6d • 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
• Being 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)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.91% of pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

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