Intensive Case Manager

Position Details Intensive Case Manager – Intensive Mental Health Unit (IMHU) – Maine State Prison in Warren and DHHS in Rockland. Opening Date: May 29, 2026 – Closing Date: June 11, 2026. Job Class Code: 5042; Grade: 23 (P&T); Salary: $49,275.20–$69,139.20 per year; Position Number: 03000‑4376; Location: Rockland. The position is full‑time and not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Core Responsibilities Provide professional services in intensive case management for a high‑risk mental health client group in the IMHU at Maine State Prison. Collaborate closely with internal and external professionals, advocating for and assisting clients in accessing and maintaining medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use, and housing services upon discharge from the IMHU. Stay current on statewide Section17 services and the processes for accessing resources. Navigate the criminal‑justice system and its intersections with behavioral health services and corrections. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences + 4 years professional mental‑health experience **OR** Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences + 2 years professional mental‑health experience **OR** Master’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences. Equivalent work experience may substitute education on a year‑for‑year basis. Must hold or be eligible for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Community Certification (MHRT/C) issued by the Muskie School of Public Service or a Social Work License (LSW). Application Requirements Include a cover letter addressing the following performance areas: Describe your experience working with people who have serious, persistent mental illness and co‑occurring diagnoses. Describe your professional knowledge of and experience accessing mental‑health, substance‑use, medical, psychiatric, and housing resources for consumers. Describe your experience providing professional services to mental‑health consumers in a correctional setting. Benefits of Working for the State of Maine Paid time off: 13 holidays, 12 sick days, and 3+ weeks of vacation; vacation accrue increases with service. Health insurance: State covers 85‑100% of employee‑only premiums. Dental insurance: State covers 100% of employee‑only premiums. Retirement: State contributes 14.11% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Parental leave: Six weeks fully paid; additional unpaid leave under FMLA may be available. Additional wellness benefits available through the Office of Employee Health & Wellness. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government is committed to a culture of respect and inclusivity for all candidates regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, ancestry, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Contact For questions, contact Kristi Poole‑Peaslee, Program Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Health and Human Services