Intensive Case Manager job opportunity at Maine.



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Maine Intensive Case Manager
Experience: 4-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Portland, Maine, United States Of America
loacation Portland, Main..........United States Of America

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. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Opening Date: January 22, 2026 Closing Date: February 4, 2026 Job Class Code: 5042 Grade: 23 (P&T) Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year Position Number: 03000-4511 Location: This position is in the Cumberland County Jail located in Portland. Core Responsibilities: As an Intensive Case Manager, you will: •        Provide professional services work in intensive case management for a targeted group of high-risk mental health clients in the Cumberland County Jail. •        Advocate for and/or assist clients in gaining access to and maintain medical, psychiatric self-help, rehabilitation, social, educational, psychological, and other necessary support services. •        Provide immediate and ongoing comprehensive case management, monitoring and follow-up as well as provide responsive interventions to a small group of the most challenging/high risk mental health clients in support of their integration into the local community. Minimum Qualifications: An Associates Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and 4 years’ experience in professional level mental health work -OR- a Bachelors Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and two (2) years’ experience in professional level mental health work -OR- a Master’s Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences.   Equivalent work experience in professional level mental health work may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Candidates must have or be eligible for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Community Certification (MHRT/C) as issued by the Muskie School of Public Service or LSW. In order to properly evaluate your experience, you must respond to the following performance areas in your cover letter: 1.        Describe your professional experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness.   2.        Describe your professional experience conducting mental health assessments and assessing clients for safety. 3.        Describe your experience of providing professional services to mental health consumers in a correctional setting. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. Agency information:  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. The Office of Behavioral Health is responsible for leadership and active partnership to support communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system and the lifespan.   Application Information: For additional information about this position please contact Scott Riiska, Intensive Case Manager Supervisor, at Scott.Riiska@Maine.gov   To apply, please upload your current resume and cover letter addressing the three (3) performance areas listed above. Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format. To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@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 non-birthing 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.

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