Crisis Services

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Manager I

Opening Date:
January 21, 2026

Closing Date:
February 3, 2026

Job Class Code: 5065

Grade: 27 (Supervisory)

Salary: $62,566.40 - $88,337.60*

* This is inclusive of a 1.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:

Location:

41 Anthony Ave, Augusta, ME

This is a full-time position located in Augusta, ME and allows for partial telework with management approval.

The position works collaboratively with the Statewide Crisis Program Manager to oversee aspects of Maine’s State-contracted crisis services continuum including Mobile Crisis Response, Statewide Crisis Hotline, Crisis Receiving, and Crisis Residential. Management responsibilities include oversight of all programmatic activities for crisis services providers including developing and managing contracts, approving and tracking invoices, developing and participating in procurement of services, ensuring time frames for contract deliverables and overseeing program performance of service providers on a statewide level.

The position participates in the OBH Crisis Team working on development, reform and implementation of a system model aligned with SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care and the national standards for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Typical duties will include:

• Providing support and oversight of programs within OBH to include working with providers to effectively fund needed mental health services across the state.
• Monitoring and evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness through the development of performance measures and metrics.
• Drafting contractual agreements to include the completion of all required documentation and budgets. This position works closely with the OBH Contracts Team to complete provider agreements.
• Analyzing the performance of OBH contracts and working with contract administrators, finance staff, and the Data Team to forecast spending trends to make informed allocation decisions.
• Provide technical assistance and support to providers in implementation of crisis reform initiatives.

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.

The background of well-qualified candidates will include:

Please describe your experience in the above areas in detail in your cover letter.

To apply: Please upload your current resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

For additional information about this position please contact Brianne Masselli selli

Brianne.

Masselli

Address and other details may be found in the posting.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine include a comprehensive package. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds.

If you require reasonable accommodations, please request them.