Career Opportunities
Mental Health Worker I (4015)
($22,651 - $29,099 annually)
The Department of Health & Human Services, Riverview Psychiatric Center, has immediate vacancies for Mental Health Worker I positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This is paraprofessional support work involving the rehabilitation and security of clients in state institutions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in the treatment or education of the mentally ill, providing patient care, and maintaining resident areas. Employees may act as a group leader or primary aide over an assigned group of clients. Work is performed under general supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent; and completion of Departmental Approved Training Program, Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Certification or current valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant as issued by the Maine Department of Education.
Benefit package includes:
State-paid health and dental insurance (value: 322.97 biweekly); Maine State Retirement System (value: 18.46% of salary); 12 paid holidays; sick and vacation leave benefits.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding environment, and would like application materials, please contact our Human Resources below OR you can download a direct hire application at www.maine.gov/statejobs.
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Human Resources
PO Box 724
Augusta ME 04332-0724
Phone (207) 624-4672 or Fax (207) 287-7205
AAE/EEO
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Registered Nurses
The Department of Health & Human Services, Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking motivated, qualified psychiatric Nurses for all levels to fill part-time and full-time positions. Riverview provides state-of-the-art care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Riverview, in collaboration with the community, is a center for the best practices, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness. We respect all clients, patients come first, and we are caring and compassionate.
Applicants must have a minimum of a BS/BA in Nursing, and at least one year of professional psychiatric nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus one year of professional experience. Salary is contingent upon education and experience.
Benefit package include:
State-paid health and dental insurance (value: $322.97 biweekly);
Maine Retirement System (value: 18.46% of salary); 12 paid holidays;
sick leave and vacation benefits; and Tuition reimbursement is available.
Contact Information:
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding work environment please contact Human Resources for application materials or send your resume to:
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Cheryl Burns, Personnel Assistant
Human resources Department
P.O. Box 724
Augusta, Maine 04332-0724
Phone: 207-624-4672
FAX: 207-287-7205
AAE/EOE
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