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Opening Date:

July 3, 2026

Closing Date:

July 31, 2026

Job Class Code:

5042

Grade:

23

Salary:

$24.29

• $33.84/hr.

• Shift:

  Monday
• Friday/ 8am
• 4:30pm
• This is inclusive of a .

60¢/hr. institutional stipend Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or

STEM OPT

extensions

Job Overview:

This is professional services work in providing intensive case management for a targeted group of high risk mental health clients in a local community. Responsibilities include acting as a single identifiable focus for service responsibility and functioning as the primary support in a comprehensive and individualized approach to integrating clients into the community. Work includes ensuring clients' basic living needs are being met; advocating for and/or assisting clients in gaining access to and maintaining medical, psychiatric, self-help, rehabilitation, social, educational, psychological, and other necessary support services; and the intensive monitoring of clients' integration progress and overall service delivery. This classification is distinguished from the classification of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Caseworker in that Intensive Case Managers provide immediate and ongoing comprehensive case management, follow-up, and responsive interventions to a small (10-15 clients) group of the most problematic/high risk mental health clients in support of their integration into the local community. Work is performed under limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and four (4) years experience in professional community mental health work. A Masters Degree in Social Work may be substituted for two (2) years experience. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Some positions may require a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or email jennifer.iverson@maine.gov . To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa.m.peppard@maine.gov. Benefits of working for the

State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit
• Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements . 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 fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act . State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.