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Clinical Social Worker - Outpatient Services

State of Maine

Bangor, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Clinical Monitoring, Community Support, Cross-Functional, Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Medical Treatment, Outpatient Care, Patents, Patient Assessment, Professional Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Research Skills, Social Work, State Government, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Bangor, Maine
POSTED
7 days ago
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Department of Health and Human Services

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center

Opening Date: May 8, 2026

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Job Class Code: 5121
Grade: 25
Salary: $26.76 - $37.29/hr.**

**This is inclusive of a .60¢/hr. stipend

Job duties:

This is professional services work involving the psychosocial assessment and treatment of clients and patients in State agencies, facilities, and community settings. Work includes performing diagnostic assessments, providing clinical input in client/staff consultations, developing psychosocial treatment plans, conducting research, and instructing students and staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

In partnership with the Senior Psychologists on staff, and as part of a multidisciplinary team the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide direct services including individual therapy, developing psychosocial treatment plans, assessment, providing clinical consultation to patent/staff consultations, conducting research, instructing students and staff, etc. Work is performed under limited supervision, but with clinical oversight.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Masters Degree in Social Work.

*Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure

*LMSW-CC licensees who have prior psychiatric experience may apply with the expectation that they pass their LCSW exam and be fully licensed within one year of hire.

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Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or email jennifer.iverson@maine.gov.

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa.m.peppard@maine.gov.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
  • 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 employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
  • Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing parents and adopti

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