Mental Health Casework Supervisor - Outpatient Services
Mental Health Casework Supervisor - Outpatient Services
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Job Description
Opening Date: August 21 2025
Closing Date: September 5 2025
Job Class Code: 5305
Grade: 25
Salary: $28.20 - $39.58 per hour*
*This includes a $.60 per hour institutional stipend
Position 03100-4531
Location: Augusta Maine
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Are you a natural leader with a passion for guiding others and making a real difference in peoples lives Were looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as a Mental Health Casework Supervisor a role where you can combine your expertise in mental health services with your leadership skills to shape programs mentor staff and ensure the highest standards of care for those we serve.
In this role you will lead a team of caseworkers and support staff overseeing the planning coordination and delivery of vital services. Youll be the one ensuring cases are assigned appropriately critical situations are resolved with care and urgency and services consistently meet our high-quality standards. Your leadership will directly influence how we support individuals and families from initial intake through long-term success.
Every day brings variety from reviewing case records identifying ways to strengthen our processes and providing coaching and training to help staff grow in their roles. Youll also collaborate with community partners coordinate after-care and treatment plans and participate in outreach efforts that promote our programs. From analyzing client progress and program effectiveness to ensuring protective measures are in place youll be a key decision-maker in shaping services that truly make a difference.
This is more than a management position - its a chance to inspire mentor and lead by example while working alongside a committed team. To thrive here youll need strong knowledge of mental health principles social services and family systems; a talent for problem-solving; and the ability to respond effectively in challenging situations. Communication and relationship-building skills are a must as youll be working with clients staff and partner agencies to ensure every individual we serve receives compassionate and effective care. This is a role where your leadership will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of othersand where your work will truly matter every single day. Strong writing skills are also necessary as part of the job duties which entail editing and overseeing reports provided to courts on client progress and recommendations. Testimony in court hearings is also required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work Psychology Special Education or a related field -AND- three (3) years experience in mental health or related human service cannot be substituted for education requirements in this classification.
Agency information:
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 States 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.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For additional information about this position or to request a paper application please contact Tiffany Smith at or via email at .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
