Bilingual Behavioral Health Provider

Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) is hiring a Bilingual Behavior Health Provider. Maine Mobile Health Program is a community health center focused on supporting Maine’s farmworkers and seafood processors in accessing healthcare. MMHP uses an innovative approach to healthcare that is low-barrier, values cultural humility, and embraces human dignity. If you’re passionate about serving Maine’s diverse communities of agricultural workers in accessing equitable and high-quality health services then this is the job for you!

Position Summary: The Behavioral Health (BH) Provider is responsible for coordinating the provision of behavioral health services, including substance use disorder within migrant and seasonal farmworker (MSFWs) communities. The BH Provider is responsible for ensuring that MMHP patients have full access to integrated BH and SUD services.

What you will be doing:

  • Assist the BH Director in implementing MMHP’s BH program, ensuring its patients have full access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services.
  • Provide BH services through in-person and telehealth sessions.
  • Maintain presence at mobile clinics where appropriate.
  • Provide integrated care, including consulting and referring within clinical teams, as well as providing screenings, brief interventions and psychotherapy.
  • Act as a training resource to providers, staff, and community health workers.
  • Assist BH Director with the planning, managing, and execution of the SUD prevention and treatment program for MMHP patients.

Work Location:

  • The BH provider will take referrals statewide, and a designated region and office location will be determined with the applicant upon hire.

What we will need from you:

  • Must have a mental health degree (i.e. LCSW, LCPC, LSMC-cc, MSW–cc). Supervision provided.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English with proficiency speaking and writing in both languages.
  • Current driver’s license, with good driving record. Reliable transportation and insurance also required.
  • Working knowledge of social work principles and practices, staying abreast of best practices and emerging treatment modalities.
  • Knowledgeable in the use of diagnostic tools and techniques, including the most current DSM in use.
  • Ability to work in cross-cultural settings both independently and in team settings.
  • Daytime, and some evening and weekend hours during the harvest season
  • Ability to provide services in varied geography
  • COVID-19 vaccination

**Please note that studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MMHP may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mindy Killam, ###zxvyynz#at#znvarzbovyr.bet###.

Lewiston Bilingual Community Health Worker - Year-Round

Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) is hiring a Bilingual Community Health Worker to be based out of Lewiston Maine. Maine Mobile Health Program is a community health center focused on supporting Maine’s farmworkers and seafood processors in accessing healthcare. MMHP uses an innovative approach to healthcare that is low-barrier, values cultural humility, and embraces human dignity. If you’re passionate about serving Maine’s diverse communities of agricultural workers in accessing equitable and high-quality health services then this is the job for you!

The Community Health Worker: Core roles include conducting health/needs assessments, navigation, care coordination, interpretation, serving as a cultural broker, providing advocacy and health education.

What you will be doing:

  • Bridge the gap between communities and health and social service systems.
  • Conduct outreach to establish and maintain relationships with current and potential patients.
  • Provide care coordination services on behalf of patients and their families, assisting with referrals and appointment coordination, interpretation, transportation, prescription assistance, and eligibility for insurance or public benefits.
  • Support CHW activities related to mental health and substance use including working directly with patients and other staff.
  • Provide intake, interpretation, or Provider Assistant services for mobile clinics as assigned.
  • Communicate with clients, staff, and partners in a respectful, culturally appropriate manner.
  • Drive the Mobile Medical Unit as assigned.
  • And much more…

What we will need from you:

  • Ability to speak and write in Spanish
  • Current driver’s license, with good driving record
  • HS Education, GED, or equivalent experience
  • Daytime, and some evening and weekend hours during the harvest season
  • Ability to provide services in varied geography
  • Completion of a CHW core-competency training preferred
  • COVID-19 vaccination

**Please note that studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MMHP may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mindy Killam, ###zxvyynz#at#znvarzbovyr.bet###.

Aroostook Bilingual Community Health Worker - Year-round

Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) is hiring a Bilingual Community Health Worker to be based out of Aroostook County, Maine.

Maine Mobile Health Program is a community health center focused on supporting Maine’s farmworkers and seafood processors in accessing healthcare. MMHP uses an innovative approach to healthcare that is low-barrier, values cultural humility, and embraces human dignity. If you’re passionate about serving Maine’s diverse communities of agricultural workers in accessing equitable and high-quality health services then this is the job for you!

The Community Health Worker: Core roles include conducting health/needs assessments, navigation, care coordination, interpretation, serving as a cultural broker, providing advocacy and health education.

This position is year-round, with part-time work in the winter and up to full-time work in the summer depending on your availability. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and a supportive team environment.

What you will be doing:

  • Bridge the gap between communities and health and social service systems.
  • Conduct outreach to establish and maintain relationships with current and potential patients.
  • Provide care coordination services on behalf of patients and their families, assisting with referrals and appointment coordination, interpretation, transportation, prescription assistance, and eligibility for insurance or public benefits.
  • Provide intake, interpretation, or Provider Assistant services for mobile clinics as assigned.
  • Communicate with clients, staff, and partners in a respectful, culturally appropriate manner.
  • Drive the Mobile Medical Unit as assigned.
  • And much more…

What we will need from you:

  • Ability to speak Spanish
  • Current driver’s license, with good driving record
  • HS Education, GED, or equivalent experience.
  • Daytime, and some evening and weekend hours during the harvest season.
  • Ability to provide services in varied geography.
  • Completion of a CHW core-competency training preferred.
  • COVID-19 vaccination.

**Please note that studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MMHP may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mindy Killam at ###zxvyynz#at#znvarzbovyr.bet###.

Community Health Worker (Spanish or Haitian Creole) - Seasonal Now to December

The Maine Mobile Health Program seeks individuals with bilingual skills in English/Haitian Creole OR English/Spanish for a unique outreach position during the harvest season (July – December). This Community Health Worker (CHW) position will facilitate access to care and services for Maine’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. A CHW is a respected member of their community who acts as a bridge between medical providers and individuals to promote health, reduce health disparities, and improve access to care as well as to advocate for individual and community needs. MMHP is Maine’s only farmworker health program and provides mobile clinics to farmworkers across the state to reduce their barriers to accessing medical care. Promoting health equity and racial equity are foundations to MMHP’s mission to “improve the health status of Maine’s seasonal workers and their families by providing culturally appropriate care and services.” If you are interested in working in a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, we want to hear from you!

The CHW will provide registration, intake and interpretation services to farmworkers in Downeast Maine with a focus on supporting the Spanish-speaking and Haitian Creole-speaking migrant workers in the region.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Outreach to farmworker camps
  • Care coordination to assist with understanding the health care system in Maine (including transporting patients and interpreting for them in a clinical setting)
  • Interpretation on behalf of patients and clinicians during evening and weekend clinics
  • Health education

Click here to view the full Job Description.

Ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills, be able to empathize with patients, and have a commitment to supporting seasonal farmworkers in Maine with their access to health care. Preferably, this individual should have an understanding of the farmworker community either because of prior work, relationship in/to the community and/or other life experience such as shared language or culture. The candidate should be and be comfortable working in mobile settings and with a flexible schedule. This position will be 20-40 hours per week role for a minimum of 6 weeks, with the possibility of extending for up to 5 months. It includes an evening schedule and some weekend or daytime hours. If you are interested, schedules are negotiable. Reliable transportation/clean driving record, basic computer skills and an ability to speak, read and write in Spanish or Haitian Creole at an advanced level are a must. Housing is provided for the duration of employment in the harvest area. 

COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

**Please note that studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MMHP may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

MMHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mindy Killam, ###zxvyynz#at#znvarzbovyr.bet###.

Clinical Coordinator - Year-round

Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) is seeking a qualified candidate to assume the Clinical Coordinator role based in the Augusta Maine Office.

Position Summary: We are seeking a qualified candidate to assume the role of Clinical Coordinator (CC). The CC is responsible for supporting the clinical aspects of the Maine Mobile Health Program and ensuring that MMHP patients have full access to integrated health services during seasonal harvest periods. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Medical Director. This position supervises a nursing position as well as a medical assistant position.

What you will be doing:

Clinical Programming Support: Many clinical staff are part-time (primary care providers in the area or local family medicine residents), so the clinical director serves as a focal point for the organization.

· Work with Executive Director and Medical Director on all ongoing clinical activities, projects, and programs to facilitate continuity of care.

· Implement health education services, screening clinics, vaccination clinics, and other activities.

· Assist with clinical updates and/or trainings for Community Health Workers (CHW’s).

· Provide trainings for clinical providers with the goal of maintaining consistency in protocols and practice.

· Stay up to date with clinical reporting systems and other clinical tracking.

· Provide referrals for patients in the voucher fund program.

· Maintain up to date records using the organization’s electronic medical record (must be comfortable with electronic record keeping and be willing to learn the “ins and outs” of the system).

· Orient new providers to clinical workflows and electronic medical record (EMR).

· Manage tracking and receipt of medical records flowing into the EMR; categorize documents, extract clinical data points to track Quality Measures for federal reporting, direct to appropriate clinicians for review.

· Support annual Federal Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting.

· Keep MMHP Mobile Unit Manuals updated.

· Participate in Quality Assurance reviews of data and documentation; participate in QA Committee meetings.

· Assist with designing and completing chart reviews to support quality improvement and chronic disease management (ie. voucher and provider audits, collection and analysis of chronic disease data).

· Support MMHP’s Emergency Preparedness efforts, ensuring that all policies, plans, and equipment are up to date for emergency response.

· Work collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Coordinator to ensure effective workflows for integrated Behavioral Health services.

· Participate in MMHP trainings, retreats, and harvest debriefs.

· Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines, confidentiality policies, personnel policies, rules, laws, and other regulations; stay up to date with CDC guidelines.

· Provide support and advocacy during clinical emergencies (ie. COVID-19 outbreak at a farm camp).

Requirements of the Clinical Coordinator:

The ideal candidate will have a background in nursing, public health, or health administration (licensure must be valid in the State of Maine and in good standing).

· 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred. It is also preferred but not required that this person have managerial experience.

· Current driver’s license, with clean driving record for the past 3 years. Reliable transportation and insurance required.

· Language abilities in the areas of Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is desired but not required.

· Self-starter, independent learner, takes initiative.

· Ability to organize, document, and prioritize deadlines as they pertain to reporting responsibilities.

· Excellent computer skills is a must as most meetings are held remotely and coordination is often done through the electronic medical record

Maine Mobile Health Program is a community health center focused on supporting Maine’s farmworkers and seafood processors in accessing healthcare. MMHP aims to reduce health disparities and inequities of access for these communities by providing culturally appropriate care and services where they live and work.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Mindy Killam, ###zxvyynz#at#znvarzbovyr.bet###.