Mental Health Worker IV - Social Work Liaison

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Join a dedicated team supporting patients as they transition from inpatient care to the community. In this role, you will work closely with the Social Work Department to coordinate discharge planning, including arranging community services, scheduling follow-up appointments, and assisting patients in accessing benefits and supports. You will also transport patients to community appointments, placement visits, and other essential activities that promote successful reintegration. As a key liaison, you will maintain communication between patients, community providers, and Riverview following discharge, helping ensure continuity of care. The role involves collaborating with the Director of Social Work to prioritize and track discharge-related tasks, supporting patients with court paperwork, and collecting data for reporting and program development. You will also engage with community agencies to assess available services, identify gaps, and help strengthen partnerships that support patient needs. Additional responsibilities include coordinating medical and evaluation appointments, participating in treatment team discussions, preparing reports and documentation, and providing administrative support to the Social Work Department. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively across diverse groups, and is passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs in achieving successful community transitions. This position provides transportation for patients in the community.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field -OR- four (4) years progressively responsible experience in an institution or community based mental health/developmental disabilities program

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning
• Arrange community services
• Schedule follow-up appointments
• Assist patients in accessing benefits and supports
• Transport patients to community appointments, placement visits, and other essential activities
• Maintain communication between patients, community providers, and Riverview following discharge
• Collaborate with the Director of Social Work to prioritize and track discharge-related tasks
• Support patients with court paperwork
• Collect data for reporting and program development
• Engage with community agencies to assess available services, identify gaps, and help strengthen partnerships
• Coordinate medical and evaluation appointments
• Participate in treatment team discussions
• Prepare reports and documentation
• Provide administrative support to the Social Work Department

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees