Mental health worker Job at Riverview Psychiatric Center, Augusta, ME

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  • Riverview Psychiatric Center
  • Augusta, ME

Job Description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information.

Job Class Code: 4016
Grade: 14
Salary: $21.77 - $28.00 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

*We are currently only hiring overnight shifts for this position*

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of direct care mental health experience.

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 Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at [email protected].

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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use the chart found on the Health Premium Credit | Office of Employee Health site to determine rates 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 ($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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Currently hiring, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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