Career Pathways
Healthcare & Human Services Career Pathway
The Maine Direct Service Worker Training Program Career Pathway is designed to help visualize the various job titles available to individuals who are interested in working in the healthcare and human service fields in the State of Maine. This Career Pathway can help inform, recruit and show individuals about the entry-level positions in the direct care service field and how these different jobs interconnect with one another. Click on any position on the two lower “rungs” of the Pathway (non-certificate and certificate positions) to find out more information on training pre-requisites, training requirements, and populations served. For more information on the positions that require a degree, please visit the Maine Department of Education website to learn more about the University of Maine System and Maine Community Colleges: http://www.maine.gov/doe/index.html
Education
Job Titles
Masters Degree
Clinical Counselor
MSN Nursing
MOT Occupational Therapist
MPT / MSPT Physical Therapist
MSW Social Worker
Rehabilitation Counselor
Bachelor’s Degree
BS Nursing
BS Occupational Therapist
BS Physical Therapist
BSW Social Worker
Community Health Nurse
Associate’s Degree
AS Nursing
AS Occupational Therapy Assistant
AS Physical Therapy Assistant
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Medical Assistant
Certificate Programs
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Certified Intentional Peer Support (CIPSS)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant – Medication (CNA-M)
Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)
Crisis Service Provider (MHRT/CSP)
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Home Health Aide
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT-C)
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT-1)
Personal Support Specialist (PSS)
Non Certificate Programs