Behavioral Health Liaison

Start Date: April 09, 2025 | End Date: October 06, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police
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The Town of Kennebunk Police Department is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Liaison. The position is a trained mental health and substance use worker embedded in the Police Department who provides intervention, education, outreach, and case management. The Liaison functions independently and acts as a connection between Kennebunk residents and treatment services or facilities, representing the Police Department in multiple settings. Our liaisons also support the Town of Kennebunkport up to five hours per week.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science or equivalent field required, master’s degree preferred;
2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field desired;
3. Experience working within municipal government or with police/public safety personnel desirable;
4. Valid driver’s license; or
5. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Pay & Benefits

This is a regular full-time, 40 hour per week, non-exempt, non-union position with a starting pay range of $27.70/hour – $33.07/hour; grade G of the Town’s Non-Union Pay Ranges. Starting pay will be determined based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience.

The Town promotes a work/life balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to support employees’ varying needs. Offerings include:

• Health (supplemented by Town paid HRA) or Health Opt-Out Buyout
• Dental & Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability (income protection)
• Retirement (MainePERS 1C – 20 years, no age, 50% or MissionSquare 401a, & an optional 457 deferred compensation plan)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid sick, vacation, personal and floating holiday time

Where applicable, coverage is offered at the single, employee/spouse or domestic partner, and family levels. View the Employee Benefits Summary (PDF) for more information.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and employment application to meet requirements. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the Town’s Career Portal. Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (207) 604-1382.

The position will remain open until filled.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

The Town of Kennebunk is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As a service organization, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our employees.  We encourage our employees to embrace and share their life experiences, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities so that we may all better understand and learn from each other.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town of Kennebunk shall employ, upgrade, and promote the best qualified person(s) who are available at the salary level established for the position, without discrimination as to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), national origin or ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, color, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, or any other status protected by law.