Behavioral Health Care Coordinator (Case Manager)

Healthcare AdminFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$29.75/hr

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Job Description

Empower Lives, Elevate Your Career: Join AWS as a BHH Care Coordinator - Sign On Bonus $2,250! (Biddeford)

Do you want a career that's both meaningful and fulfilling? At Alternative Wellness Services (AWS), we're more than just an employer; we're a collaborative force of passionate professionals committed to improving the lives of individuals and families in Maine.

We believe that empowering our team is essential to providing exceptional care. That's why we create a work environment where your unique perspective is valued, your ideas are actively sought and implemented to drive positive change within your department and across the agency.

As a BHH Care Coordinator (case manager), you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals facing diverse behavioral health challenges, guiding them toward self-sufficiency, and connecting them with essential resources.

You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team where consistent weekly supervision is provided to help you excel and grow in your role. AWS empowers you with the autonomy and flexibility to effectively manage your client caseload, ensuring you have the tools and support to help your clients succeed.

Why Choose a Career with AWS

Client-Centered & Accessible Services: Our core mission drives everything we do. You'll be at the forefront of providing timely, high-quality support, taking responsibility for helping clients access the resources they need when they need them.

Empowered Collaboration: You'll be part of a close-knit team where experienced care coordinators and supervisors are readily available to provide guidance, share expertise, and support your success. We foster a culture of collaboration so we can collectively deliver the best possible care.

Your Voice, Your Impact: We value open communication, actively seek out your ideas, and offer opportunities to see your contributions make a real difference. Your insights are crucial to our growth as an agency and our ability to adapt services for greater client accessibility.

Clear Career Trajectory & Growth: We prioritize your professional growth, offering clear paths for advancement and ongoing training. Many care coordinators progress to clinical and supervisory roles within AWS, reflecting our commitment to your continuous development and our agency's overall growth.

Stability & Recognition: Join a stable, growing agency that values its employees and demonstrates that commitment through multi-year recognition as one of Maine's Best Places to Work. We take responsibility for fostering a supportive and rewarding environment.

Competitive & Transparent Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary scale based on education and experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based incentives.

Work-Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling options (compressed work week or transitional hours), generous paid time off, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support your well-being. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and service environment.

Comprehensive Benefits & Unique Perks: Take advantage of a FREE health insurance option for full-time employees, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, EAP, Life insurance, dental, vision, accident insurance, 401k, mileage reimbursement, and our unique Employee of the Year award with an all-expenses-paid trip to Florida!

Your Career, Your Impact: Drive Client-Centered Care at AWS!

If you're ready to thrive in a role that empowers both you and your clients, and you're passionate about client-centered, collaborative, responsible care that fosters growth, apply to AWS!

Pay range: $22.00 - $29.75 per hour. Compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related factors, including required credentials, relevant experience, internal equity, and budget approval.

The upper end of the range reflects the combination of qualifications-based pay placement and maximum available incentive earnings after onboarding. Incentive payments are variable, must be earned each month based on program eligibility criteria, and are not guaranteed.

This position is also eligible for additional paid time off under the AWS incentive program, subject to program criteria.

Requirements

MHRT-C or MHRT-C Provisional Certification: Current certification or eligibility for MHRT-C/p, with paid training available for qualified candidates.

  • Independent Decision-Making: Strong ability to think independently and make sound decisions.
  • Transportation: Reliable transportation for community visits.

Background Checks: Must pass background checks and not be listed on any state or federal suspension or debarment lists.

Key Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator supports individuals facing behavioral health challenges by connecting them with essential resources and guiding them toward self-sufficiency. They manage a client caseload while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, client-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Case managementClient advocacyResource coordinationCrisis interventionDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationClient assessment

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 28% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Healthcare Administration listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,261 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Biddeford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$520k
Typical market rent
$1,973/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alternative Wellness Services

Mental Health Care
Biddeford, Maine
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($2,250)
FREE health insurance option for full-time employees
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
EAP
Life insurance
Dental
Vision