Children’s Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

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

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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.

• 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.

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.

• 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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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 Behavior 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.

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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage
  – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your…