Maine Department of Health and Human Services Direct Hire Vacancy Announcement Mental Health Worker III Crisis Worker

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CODE: 4017      RANGE: 17	SALARY: $14.13 - $18.38/hr. Additional $1.00 Direct Care;

                                                            .53/hr medication premium

                                                            Applicable shift differential



Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $359.27 biweekly (base salary < $30,000.01)

Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $341.08 biweekly (base salary $30,000.01 - $79,999.99)

Value of State's share of employee's retirement: 16.54% of pay.

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Opening Date: October 12, 2012	Contact:	D. Webb
Closing Date: October 25, 2012	Telephone:	(207) 287-4263
Location: Caribou

Agency Information

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides supportive, preventive, protective, public health and intervention services which protect the public health and assist our customers and caregivers in meeting their needs; and that assist families in providing for the developmental, health and safety needs of their children. The Office of Aging & Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS oversees a broad range of community services for older persons and persons with disabilities; home and community-based services; long term care services; a comprehensive system of support for individuals with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities; brain injury services; consumer-directed services; quality assurance and quality improvement services including independent assessment services; adult protective services; and public guardianship and/or conservatorship services for individuals who are incapacitated and least restrictive alternatives are not available. The OADS is designated as the state unit on aging for planning purposes and administration of programs under the Older Americans Act. OADS fulfills its mission through: Prevention, Intervention, Care Management, Community Partnerships, Policy and Information Services.


The Office of Aging & Disability Services’ crisis program provides health care and social services to Maine's citizens. The Crisis Prevention/Intervention team provides assistance to individuals, families, guardians, and community providers to maximize opportunities to remain in their homes and local communities during and after crisis incidents.

Job Duties

The crisis worker will be responsible for providing prevention services; telephone services, mobile outreach services, in-home support services, and operate short-term crisis residential services, on a rotating schedule. The candidate will have regular contact with local hospitals, law enforcement and other community professionals, assist in crisis safety planning, attend meetings, and provide written documentation of all crisis related activity. Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and is strongly desired. This position requires extensive travel covering Aroostook County.

Requirements

Four (4) years of education and/or progressively responsible experience which would provide knowledge and abilities in the treatment of individuals with mental illness, autism and developmental disabilities. This position requires certification to administer medication, CPR, First Aide, valid driver's license, and the ability to work changing shifts, have rotating days off, and be available for overtime. MANDT or other department approved training in behavioral prevention/intervention techniques is also required.