School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) – Greater Portland

Woodfords Career•Portland, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodfords Family Services is hiring School-Based Behavioral Health Professionals to work one-on-one with children and adolescents in public schools throughout Greater Portland, including Scarborough and Falmouth, Maine. The role supports students as they pursue individual learning and developmental goals by helping them build behavioral, social, personal, and daily living skills. Professionals use evidence-based practices and interventions and create supportive learning environments that encourage independence and personal growth. BHP certification is not required at hire. Woodfords provides the State of Maine Behavioral Health Professional training and certificate program, as well as supervision, ongoing support, and mentorship. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with hours of 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM that vary based on the school calendar. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $500 after a successful 60-day introductory period and $1,000 after six months.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
Have access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

BHP certification is preferred but not required; training is provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, one-on-one behavioral health support to children and adolescents in public school settings.
Help students develop behavioral, social, personal, and daily living skills.
Use evidence-based practices and interventions to support students' individual learning and developmental goals.
Create a supportive and meaningful learning environment that encourages independence and personal growth.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after a successful 60-day introductory period and $1,000 after six months.
Health insurance with multiple plan options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Paid vacation and paid sick time.
10 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
403(b) retirement savings plan with a 5% agency match.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid group term life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary supplemental benefits.
Exclusive Verizon employee discount.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.