Mental Health Worker II

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of direct care mental health experience.
• 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 Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes 18.91% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• 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 He

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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. . Riverview Psychiatric Center Open Date: 05/05/2026 Close Date: Open Continuously Job Class Code: 4016 Grade: 14 Salary: $22.78 - $29.13 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. 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 Watch this video to learn more about building your career with us at Riverview Psychiatric Center: Come Join Our Team! 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. 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.

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