Intensive Case Manager

Overview

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date:
January 22, 2026

Closing Date:
February 4, 2026

Job Class Code: 5042

Grade: 23 (P&T)

Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year

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Location:

This position is in the Cumberland County Jail located in Portland.

• As an Intensive Case Manager, you will:
• Provide professional services work in intensive case management for a targeted group of high-risk mental health clients in the Cumberland County Jail.
• Advocate for and/or assist clients in gaining access to and maintain medical, psychiatric self-help, rehabilitation, social, educational, psychological, and other necessary support services.
• Provide immediate and ongoing comprehensive case management, monitoring and follow-up as well as provide responsive interventions to a small group of the most challenging/high risk mental health clients in support of their integration into the local community.

An Associate’s Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and 4 years’ experience in professional level mental health work OR a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences and two (2) years’ experience in professional level mental health work OR a Master’s Degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences. Equivalent work experience in professional level mental health work may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Community Certification (MHRT/C) as issued by the Muskie School of Public Service or LSW.

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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 State's 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 Office of Behavioral Health is responsible for leadership and active partnership to support communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system and the lifespan.

For additional information about this position please contact Scott Riiska, Intensive Case Manager Supervisor, ska

To apply , please upload your current resume and cover letter addressing the three (3) performance areas listed above. Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format. To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

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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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending…