Pays $26.76-$37.29/hrSocial Worker market median is ~$68k (263 jobs)

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State of Maine
Augusta, Maine

Clinical Social Worker - Outpatient Services

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

State job with amazing benefits. $55k-$77k. 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 3+ weeks vacation. Pension. 6 weeks paid parental leave. LCSW in Maine.

Join State of Maine as a Clinical Social Worker – Outpatient, State Benefits in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • This is professional services work involving the psychosocial assessment and treatment of clients and patients in State agencies, facilities, and community settings.
  • Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

  • Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
  • 5425 or email jennifer. iverson@maine. gov. To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa. m. peppard@maine. gov.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $26.76 - $37.29/hour
  • 15 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with State of Maine in United States.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentClinical TreatmentDiagnostic AssessmentsTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapyClinical ConsultationResearchInstruction

Social Work — Social Worker Career Context

Maine's cost-of-living index is 111.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state — Maine ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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About State of Maine

Government Administration
Augusta, Maine
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

13 paid holidays
12 sick days
3+ weeks vacation
Health Insurance (85-100% premium paid)
Dental Insurance (100% premium paid)
MainePERS Retirement (14.11% contribution)
6 weeks paid parental leave
CME opportunities