Mental Health Worker I

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in mental health and who are registered on the State of Maine's CNA register.
• Agency information:
• APPLICATION INFORMATION:
• For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at tiffany.smith@maine.gov .
• Why join our team?
• 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 Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 1 3 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.
• Dental I

Benefits

Additional Information

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Do you have a passion for mental healthcare, but haven't found a team that shares the same level of enthusiasm and compassionate care? We believe each staff member plays an integral role in meeting our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. As our newest Mental Health Worker, you will provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care, and rehabilitation of patients. Responsibilities include: implementing programs, treatment and education of those with severe and persistent mental illness and providing their direct patient care. We know our employees are the key to our success. We currently have job opportunities available, so you too can become part of our organization. Riverview Psychiatric Center Open Date: 04/01/2026 Close Date: Open Continuously Job Class Code: 4015 Grade: 11 Salary: $23.73 - $26.90 per hour* *Hourly rate is inclusive of a $1.00 per hour salary stipend and a $1.00 per hour direct care stipend. Applicants with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificates, and who are on the State's CNA registry, will be paid an additional $.50 per hour. Employees in this job classification begin at step 5 of the pay scale. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements. Additional shift differential of $.45 per hour for second shift positions Additional shift differential of $.55 per hour for third shift positions Additional weekend differential of $.60 per hour while working weekend hours Location: Augusta, Maine Job Overview: Do you have a passion for mental healthcare, but haven't found a team that shares the same level of enthusiasm and compassionate care? We believe each staff member plays an integral role in meeting our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. As our newest Mental Health Worker, you will provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care, and rehabilitation of patients. Responsibilities include: implementing programs, treatment and education of those with severe and persistent mental illness and providing their direct patient care. We know our employees are the key to our success. We currently have job opportunities available, so you too can become part of our organization.

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