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Children’s Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

State of MaineAugusta, ME
Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator. This full-time position is located in Augusta and requires regular travel throughout Somerset & Kennebec Counties. The role allows for partial telework with management approval. The position is responsible for ensuring that children with behavioral health needs have access to the most effective services in the least restrictive environment. The coordinator will support parents, caregivers, and professional colleagues in Kennebec and Somerset Counties to access and navigate the child behavioral health system of care in Maine. Collaboration with other state agencies such as OADS, OBH (adults), Child Welfare, and Mainecare is essential to ensure youth obtain appropriate services and supports. The role involves participating in community-based collaborative meetings and forums specific to Kennebec and Somerset Counties, and facilitating or attending meetings regarding complex youth needs in various settings like emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, crisis units, and residential programs. Additionally, the coordinator will be part of a statewide team, staying informed about promising and evidence-based practice models, contributing to policy and practice, and maintaining consistency across districts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Social Sciences
  • Four (4) years' experience in professional community behavioral health work.
  • A Master’s Degree in Social Work may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience coordinating services for children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.
  • Experience collaborating with both private and state child serving agencies.
  • Prior experience working with clients with complex and challenging social services needs toward a successful resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that children with behavioral health needs have access to the most effective services in the least restrictive environment.
  • Supporting parents, caregivers, and other professional colleagues within Kennebec and Somerset Counties to access and navigate the child behavioral health system of care in Maine.
  • Working collaboratively with other state agencies to include OADS, OBH (adults), Child Welfare, and Mainecare, to ensure youth obtain appropriate services and supports.
  • Participating in community-based collaborative meetings and forums specific to Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
  • Facilitate and/or attend meetings regarding complex youth needs, to include but not limited to emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, crisis units, and residential programs.
  • Serving as part of a statewide team of professionals keeping abreast of promising and evidenced-based practice models, informing policy and practice, and maintaining consistency across districts.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays
  • 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
  • 12 days of sick leave per year
  • Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
  • Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
  • Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
  • Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% 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))

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