Behavioral Health Nurse Care Manager; LPN

Job Details

Job Location:

Portland
- Cumberland Ave
- Portland, ME 04101

Salary Range: $28.32 - $32.45 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Do you possess strong organizational, resourcing and communication skills? Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute in a way that makes a difference? Join Catholic Charities of Maine in our pursuit to provide help and create hope in Maine. Catholic Charities Maine Behavioral Health Network in Portland, Maine has an opening for a Full‑Time Nurse Care Manager.

The BHN Nurse Care Manager Level I is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who functions as a core member of a collaborative care team that includes a Clinical Team Leader, clinicians, care coordinators, psychiatric nurse practitioner, peer support specialist, health‑care consultants, and primary‑care partners. This role primarily supports psychiatric providers and Opioid Health Home programming under Maine Care Section 93, with a focus on medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), care coordination, and direct nursing services.

• Five (5) weeks of earned time (first year!) plus an additional six (6) agency holidays
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Dental & vision insurance options
• Long‑term disability & life insurance (employer paid)
• Accident & critical illness insurance (optional)
• Bereavement time off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) agency contribution
• Wellness reimbursement – up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases

Educational

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), licensed by the Maine State Board of Nursing
• License must be in good standing with the Maine State Board of Nursing

Experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting (preferred)
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), or co‑occurring conditions (preferred)
• Experience with electronic health records (preferred)
• Experience with injections such as Sublocade and Brixadi (required)

Personal

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates maturity, initiative, sound judgment, and creativity
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team providing person‑centered care
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; perform light lifting (up to 25 pounds); use a computer for documentation; and respond appropriately to patient needs, including occasional crisis situations in a behavioral health setting.

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