Psych Social Worker II - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

State of Maine•South Portland, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine has a current vacancy for a Psychiatric Social Worker II. This position is open to current Maine DOC employees as well as outside applicants. MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved youth and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. The Division of Juvenile Services in Maine is dedicated to ensuring the successful transition of all Maine youth into adulthood. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and responsive juvenile justice system that delivers positive outcomes for justice-involved youth. To support our mission, we are seeking dynamic professionals with a strong drive and ambition, along with a great attitude, well-developed integrity, and strong ethics as a Psychiatric Social Worker II. This position collaborates with other members of the treatment team, including family and guardians, the juvenile probation officer and other treatment providers critical to a successful return to the community. You will be involved in rehabilitation and adjustment of justice involved youth who may have, or have had, serious mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Work is conducted in an institutional setting, with frequent contact with families and community organizations in individual plan development.

Requirements

Knowledge of social aspects of mental disease and mental deficiency and of modern methods of treatment.
Knowledge of psychiatric social casework principles and techniques.
knowledge of emotional and behavioral disturbances
Knowledge of home finding and placement methods and practices.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with patients and their families.
Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with residents, staff and families.
Ability to interview and counsel patients and families.
Ability to interpret casework program to and community and social agencies
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social case records.
A master's degree in social work including courses in psychiatric social work and one (1) year experience in psychiatric social work -OR- an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave
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 ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to 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.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.