Mental Health Worker IV - Social Work Liaison

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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 4/10/26

Closing Date: 4/25/26

Job Class Code: 4018
Grade: 19
Salary: $20.44-$28.09 per hour*

*Hourly rate is inclusive of a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

Location: Augusta, Maine

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Job Overview:

Join a dedicated team supporting patients as they transition from inpatient care to the community. In this role, you will work closely with the Social Work Department to coordinate discharge planning, including arranging community services, scheduling follow-up appointments, and assisting patients in accessing benefits and supports. You will also transport patients to community appointments, placement visits, and other essential activities that promote successful reintegration.

As a key liaison, you will maintain communication between patients, community providers, and Riverview following discharge, helping ensure continuity of care. The role involves collaborating with the Director of Social Work to prioritize and track discharge-related tasks, supporting patients with court paperwork, and collecting data for reporting and program development. You will also engage with community agencies to assess available services, identify gaps, and help strengthen partnerships that support patient needs.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating medical and evaluation appointments, participating in treatment team discussions, preparing reports and documentation, and providing administrative support to the Social Work Department.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively across diverse groups, and is passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs in achieving successful community transitions. This position provides transportation for patients in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field -OR- four (4) years progressively responsible experience in an institution or community based mental health/developmental disabilities program.

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.

Watch this video to learn more about building your career with us at Riverview Psychiatric Center: Come Join Our Team!

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. 

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.

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