Job Class Code: 5032
Pay Grade: 22 $48,442.40 - $67,100.00 (This rate includes $0.60/hr institutional stipend)
033003265 & 033001701
Open: December 5, 2024
Close: Until Filled
Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine has a current vacancy for two Psychiatric Social Worker II. These positions are open to current Maine DOC employees as well as outside applicants.
MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved youth and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. The Division of Juvenile Services in Maine is dedicated to ensuring the successful transition of all Maine youth into adulthood. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and responsive juvenile justice system that delivers positive outcomes for justice-involved youth.
To support our mission, we are seeking dynamic professionals with a strong drive and ambition, along with a great attitude, well-developed integrity, and strong ethics as a Psychiatric Social Worker II. This position collaborates with other members of the treatment team, including family and guardians, the juvenile probation officer and other treatment providers critical to a successful return to the community. You will be involved in rehabilitation and adjustment of justice involved youth who may have, or have had, serious mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Work is conducted in an institutional setting, with frequent contact with families and community organizations in individual plan development.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
- Knowledge of social aspects of mental disease and mental deficiency and of modern methods of treatment.
- Knowledge of psychiatric social casework principles and techniques.
- knowledge of emotional and behavioral disturbances
- Knowledge of home finding and placement methods and practices.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients and their families.
- Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with residents, staff and families.
- Ability to interview and counsel patients and families.
- Ability to interpret casework program to and community and social agencies
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social case records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree in Social Work including courses in psychiatric social work and one (1) year experience in psychiatric social work -OR- an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
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 ($12,130.04 - $14,270.62 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.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- 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 part-time employment.
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.
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