School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)

*$1,500 Bonus!*

Are looking for a fun, meaningful, and rewarding position? Do you desire a career that makes a positive impact for children across Maine communities? If so, we want to connect with you!

Woodfords Family Services has exciting openings for School-based Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) in Portland, ME! These are full-time positions (32-35 hours per week) and include a generous benefits and compensation package.

Position Summary

School-based BHPs work one-on-one with children and adolescents in a public school setting to help achieve learning and development goals. Individual needs are assessed and related to the learner's behaviors, social skills, personal and daily routines, and self-care.

Through the use of evidence-based practices, BHPs help foster a therapeutic, enriched, and meaningful learning environment for students to learn and thrive with independence!

Here's what we're looking for:

• Full-time, 7:30am - 3:00pm (hours will vary based on school calendar)
• Monday through Friday - No Weekends!
• $20.00 - $22.00/hour (commensurate with experience)
• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus - paid after successful completion of 6 months of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits required, 90 credits strongly preferred. Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, education, or related field preferred.
• BHP certification (course can be completed as part of employment and paid for by Woodfords)
• Valid driver's license with current auto insurance and use of a reliable vehicle

Not certified as a School-Based BHP? We'll handle the training!

Through training, supervision, and ongoing support and mentorship opportunities, BHP's are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their role and make a positive impact for the families they serve!

Enrolled in a BCBA program? Opportunities to receive employer provided supervision are available!

A glimpse at our benefits options

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that supports your career goals, Woodfords Family Services is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.