Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$27/hr
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Skills: Direct patient care, Rehabilitation, Mental health support, Treatment implementation, Patient education
Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$44/hr
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Skills: Psychiatric Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Group Counseling Therapy
Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$47/hr
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Skills: Nursing Principles, Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Staff Supervision, Treatment Planning
Connor Township, Maine, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$44/hr
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Skills: School Counseling Theory, Social-Emotional Learning, Individual and Group Counseling, Trauma-Informed Practices, Crisis Intervention
Bangor, Maine, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$31/hr
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Skills: Law Enforcement, Air Base Defense, Patrolling, Investigations, Suspect Apprehension
Connor Township, Maine, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: Bus Driving, Student Discipline, Vehicle Inspection, Traffic Law Compliance, Communication
Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: Bus Driving, Student Discipline, Vehicle Inspection, Route Navigation, Safety Compliance
Connor Township, Maine, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: School Counseling Theory, Social-Emotional Learning, Individual and Group Counseling, Trauma-Informed Practices, Crisis Intervention
Augusta, Maine, United States · Hybrid
$72k–$101k/yr
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Skills: Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Dataverse, .Net-C#
Kingfield, Maine, United States · On-site
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Skills: Road Repair, Culvert Replacement, Snow Plowing, Commercial Driving, Traffic Flagging
Augusta, Maine, United States · Hybrid
$72k–$101k/yr
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Skills: Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Service Bus
Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$32/hr
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Skills: High Voltage Electrical Systems, Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Blueprint Reading
Ellsworth, Maine, United States · On-site
$72k–$139k/yr
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Skills: Litigation, Criminal Prosecution, Trial Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills
Ellsworth, Maine, United States · On-site
$72k–$139k/yr
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Skills: Criminal Prosecution, Litigation, Trial Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills
Bangor, Maine, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
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Skills: Heavy Equipment Operation, Vehicle Maintenance, Snow Plowing, Crane Operation, Loader Operation
United States · On-site
$72k–$139k/yr
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Skills: Criminal Law, Legal Advocacy, Legal Writing, Case Management, Prosecution
Augusta, Maine, United States · On-site
$66k–$94k/yr
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Skills: Financial Analysis, Accounting Oversight, Audit Coordination, Internal Control Review, Budget Administration
Bangor, Maine, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$44/hr
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Skills: Psychiatric Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Critical Thinking
Warren, Maine, United States · On-site
$58k–$80k/yr
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Skills: Correctional Institution Rules, Supervisory Principles, Resident Motivation, Psychology, Institutional Life
Houlton, Maine, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$31/hr
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Skills: Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Repair, Construction Equipment Repair, Mechanical Diagnosis, Electrical Diagnosis
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Provide paraprofessional support involving the direct care and rehabilitation of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include implementing treatment programs and providing patient education.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preference is given to candidates with mental health experience and those registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Maine.
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Open Date: 07/01/2026
Close Date: Open Continuously
Job Class Code: 4015
Grade: 11
Salary: $24.16 - $27.40 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.
Employees in this job classification begin at step 5 of the pay scale. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements.
Location: Augusta, Maine
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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. As our newest Mental Health Worker, you will provide paraprofessional support work involving the direct care, and rehabilitation of patients.
Responsibilities include: implementing programs, treatment and education of those with severe and persistent mental illness and providing their direct patient care. We know our employees are the key to our success. We currently have job opportunities available, so you too can become part of our organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in mental health and who are registered on the State of Maine’s CNA register.
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. 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 accreditations 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.
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].
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:
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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Managed by the Maine State Bureau of Human Resources. #WorkInME
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people. No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure. Maine – it’s a great place to call home.
Offices: State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, US
Managed by the Maine State Bureau of Human Resources. #WorkInME
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people. No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure. Maine – it’s a great place to call home.
Offices: State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, US
