Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)

BHP Responsibilities

• Playing board or card games to teach directions or to appropriately handle the emotions that come from not winning.
• Watching video clips to practice non-verbal cues.
• Going to the playground to teach safety skills or how to initiate and maintain positive friendships.
• Going to a store to teach money skills or independent interactions with store personnel.
• Choosing and following a recipe to practice meal planning and cooking skills.
• Helping with big emotions, learn how to self-soothe, or ask for help.

BHP Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Maine driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
• Access to a cell phone or smart phone.
• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Excellent Benefits Package

• Earned paid leave.
• Paid training for all required certifications - BHP certification, First Aid/CPR, Safety Care, Trauma Informed Care, Mandated Reporter.
• Retail Plans.

Pay Range

The current pay range for the Behavioral Health Professional position is $17.33-$22.53 per hour.

Contact Information

To learn more, email: employment@penquis.org or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520).