Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)

ServingSchools; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned paid leave

Paid training for required certs

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penquis is seeking a part‑time Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) to provide direct support by teaching essential life skills through interactive, hands‑on activities and community outings. You’ll empower clients to gain confidence and independence in daily life.

The role offers up to 20 hours per week, mainly afternoons and evenings, with work across Maine locations including Bangor. Training, paid certifications, and a benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Maine driver’s license with reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
• Access to a cell phone or smartphone.
• Must comply with Penquis background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Playing board or card games to teach directions and emotional regulation.
• Watching video clips to practice non‑verbal cues.
• Visiting playgrounds to teach safety and positive friendships.
• Assisting with money skills and independent interactions with staff in stores.
• Choosing and following a recipe to practice meal planning and cooking skills.
• Helping with big emotions and learning self‑soothing or asking for help.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you enjoy working with children and young adults, this is an excellent opportunity. As a BHP, you’ll provide direct support by teaching essential life skills through interactive, hands‑on activities and consistent community‑based outings. In this role, you’ll empower clients to build confidence and achieve greater independence in their everyday lives.

Schedule: Up to 20 part‑time hours per week, primarily during afternoon and early evening hours.

This position is ideal for those with flexible schedules, including college students, teachers, ed techs, and retirees.

We are looking for BHPs in the following locations: Skowhegan, Madison, Anson, Waterville, Oakfield, Plymouth, & Fairfield, Bangor, Howland areas

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid Maine driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
• Must have 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: (benefit eligible)

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

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

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email: [e-mail] or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520).

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke‑free workplace