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Anticipated Vacancy - Mental Health Worker III - Treatment Mall Facilitator - Agency Only

Augusta , Maine , United States | Healthcare | Full-time

Apply by: April 14, 2025

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Opening Date: April 7, 2025Closing Date: April 14, 2025Job Class Code: 4017

Grade: 17

Salary: $23.86 - $30.84 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.

Location: Augusta, MaineSchedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Overview:

This Mental Health Worker III Treatment Mall Facilitator position on the Harbor Mall is designed to assist with overseeing and coordinating all daily operations at the Harbor Mall to assure efficiency and to assist in group development and research. In collaboration with the other Harbor Mall and unit staff, this position will assist in providing a safe, welcoming and therapeutically supportive environment with the goal of promoting recovery.

Some of the core responsibilities of this job include facilitating at least 3 groups per day for patients admitted to RPC for whom Harbor Mall groups have been prescribed. Developing curriculum for these groups, and assisting other facilitators when asked. Documenting each patient's involvement, focusing on level of participation as well as responses to the materials presented in the groups. Working collaboratively with Harbor Mall staff to ensure all daily assignments are completed, needs are met, and the Harbor Mall remains a safe, therapeutic environment for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of education and/or progressively responsible experience which would provide knowledge and abilities in the treatment of individuals with mental illness and development disabilities.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center ( , in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditation's by CMS and the Joint Commission.

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 or to request a paper application, please contact Anne White at 207-624-4660 or via email atanne.e.white@maine.gov (angela.thorpe@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 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 ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State contributes 18.09% of paytowards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents-receivesix 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 anextensive and highly competitive benefits package ( , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice 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.

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