Office Associate II in the Behavioral Health Program

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Office Associate II

Opening Date:August 6 2026

Closing Date: August 19 2026

Job Class Code:6542

Grade:13 (Admin Svcs)

Salary:$17.73 - $25.53 per hour*

*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02031-2280

Location: Augusta

Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Core Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Behavioral Health Program of the Division of Licensing and Certification. You will be responsible for processing license applications maintaining records and documentation updating the federally mandated database responding to inquiries from providers and supporting division staff for all licensing surveys and complaint investigations. This position is eligible for partial remote work with supervisor approval.

In This Role You Will:

Be the primary administrative support for the surveyors supervisors and the program manager associated with the Behavioral Health Program.

Complete data entry and data management involving multiple databases.

Review applications for accuracy and follow up with providers when appropriate.

Assist Behavioral Health providers with questions related to the licensing application and processes.

Prioritize tasks and complete work accurately and on time.

Prepare routine correspondence forms notices and letters related to licensing activities.

Ensure licensing documents are accurate and up to date.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Work with the Office Associate II Supervisor to ensure that licensing and certification activities are covered during staff leave.

Assist with other administrative duties as requested including but not limited to mail processing and distribution copying scanning and gathering data for licensing reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex varied office support tasks and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow information to process and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I Office Assistant II and Office Associate I.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working in a regulatory licensing or government office environment.

Can adjust quickly to new processes and program changes.

Able to provide professional appropriate and courteous customer service to licensees and the public.

Able to consistently follow detailed instructions policies and procedures.

Able to manage workload and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

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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.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides supportive preventive protective public health and intervention services that protect the public health and assist our customers in meeting their needs. The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification (the Division) is to ensure Maines most vulnerable citizens are protected from abuse and neglect and receive high-quality care within the states healthcare and social services systems by ensuring that Maines citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Delaney Brewer at

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application please contact

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 using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12213.60 - $13650.48 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive 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 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.

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