Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
Opening Date: August 4, 2026
Closing Date: August 17, 2026
Job Class Code: 4002
Grade: 23 (Professional & Technical)
Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year
Position Number: 03211-1621
Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta and requires regular travel throughout Somerset & Kennebec Counties.This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Core Responsibilities:
As a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
• Ensuring that children with behavioral health needs have access to the most effective services in the least restrictive environment.
• Supporting parents, caregivers, and other professional colleagues within Kennebec and Somerset Counties to access and navigate the child behavioral health system of care in Maine.
• Working collaboratively with other state agencies to include OADS, OBH (adults), Child Welfare, and Mainecare, to ensure youth obtain appropriate services and supports
• Participating in community-based collaborative meetings and forums specific to Kennebec and Somerset Counties
• Facilitate and/or attend meetings regarding complex youth needs, to include but not limited to emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, crisis units, and residential programs
• Serving as part of a statewide team of professionals keeping abreast of promising and evidenced-based practice models, informing policy and practice, and maintaining consistency across districts.
Minimum Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Social Sciences and four (4) years' experience in professional community behavioral health work. A Master’s Degree in Social Work may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
1. Experience coordinating services for children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.
2. Experience collaborating with both private and state child serving agencies.
3. Prior experience working with clients with complex and challenging social services needs toward a successful resolution.
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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 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 (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine’s comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system and across the lifespan through a network of community providers.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Cassie Antonelli, Children’s Behavioral Health Services Manager, at Cassie.Antonelli@Maine.gov
To apply, please upload your current resume and cover letter addressing each of the three preferred skills/experience areas above.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@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:
State employees are eligible for an extensive 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 for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's 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 you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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.
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