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Opening Date: September 18, 2026

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Job Class Code: MA36

Grade: 36

Salary: $97,032 - $137,446.40/per year

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

As Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center’s  (DDPC) Deputy Superintendent, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Directing and coordinating essential activities necessary to carry out the mission of DDPC and, during absences, assume the Superintendent’s responsibilities.
• Providing administrative oversight to hospital departments as assigned by the DDPC’s Superintendent.
• Contributing to and providing leadership of a culture of collaboration and integration that supports the provision of patient-centered care, provides a safe environment for patients and staff, and supports innovation and creativity.
• Coordinating with forensic services, correctional facilities, courts, and police related to justice-involved individuals receiving care at DDPC.
• Promoting DDPC’s mission to the communities it serves and helping to build community awareness of DDPC and its mission.
• Developing workforce strategies, including recruitment and retention of staff and employee engagement.
• Ensuring DDPC compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Collaborating with DHHS leadership and the DDPC leadership team for the development of strategic and operational planning for DDPC and ensuring it is coordinated and consistent with that of Riverview Psychiatric Center  (RPC),
• Ensuring DDPC is meeting community and patient needs in an efficient and high-quality manner, is responding appropriately to changing needs, and is positioned to influence the delivery of care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness state-wide.
• Identifying and ensuring the implementation of operational process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of hospital, patient flow, and revenue cycle operations. 
• Reviewing legislative proposals and federal guidance to assess alignment with system goals. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

A bachelor’s degree in the field of health care administration, business administration, or healthcare support professional; and 5 years of experience in a healthcare leadership position.

Preferred candidates will also have:

·        Strategic planning experience.

·        Budget and finance experience.

·        Clinical experience in a hospital setting.

·        Project management experience.

·        Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the organization,   including physicians and other clinical providers.

·        Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

·        Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams.

Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness.   As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or email [email protected]. 

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at [email protected].

BENEFITS 

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). 

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills.

Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.