Psych Social Worker II - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

1 month ago
South Portland, Maine$0.6/hrFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Maine as a Psychiatric Social Worker – State Benefits, Pension in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • time employment should be identified as such.

Requirements

  • time employment should be identified as such.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $48,442 - $67,100
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Maine in United States.

Key Skills

Social Aspects Of Mental DiseaseMental Deficiency TreatmentPsychiatric Social Casework PrinciplesEmotional Disturbances KnowledgeBehavioral Disturbances KnowledgeHome Finding MethodsPlacement MethodsCommunity Resources KnowledgeEstablish Effective Working RelationshipsDevelop Cooperative RelationshipsInterviewingCounselingInterpret Casework ProgramPrepare Case Records
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psych Social Worker II - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland. at State of Maine a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at State of Maine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

State of Maine lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $67k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $1 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Portland, Maine.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($48k–$67k)
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Aspects Of Mental Disease, Mental Deficiency Treatment, Psychiatric Social Casework Principles, Emotional Disturbances Knowledge, Behavioral Disturbances Knowledge, Home Finding Methods, Placement Methods, Community Resources Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This position involves collaborating with the treatment team, including family and probation officers, to facilitate the rehabilitation and adjustment of justice-involved youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Work is conducted in an institutional setting, requiring frequent contac...

Benefits package: 13 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, 3+ weeks vacation leave, Health Insurance (85%-100% employer-paid), Health Insurance Premium Credit, Dental Insurance (100% employer-paid), Retirement Plan (19% employer contribution), Gym Membership Reimbursement ($40/month). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About State of Maine

Government Administration
Augusta, Maine
2-5

Benefits & Perks

13 paid holidays
12 days sick leave
3+ weeks vacation leave
Health Insurance (85%-100% employer-paid)
Health Insurance Premium Credit
Dental Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Retirement Plan (19% employer contribution)
Gym Membership Reimbursement ($40/month)
8.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 10%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago