School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Greater Portland

Make a Difference in a Student's Day—Join Woodfords Family Services!

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and build independence? Woodfords Family Services is hiring School-Based Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to work one-on-one with students in public schools throughout Greater Portland, including Scarborough and Falmouth, Maine.

As a School-Based BHP, you will help children and adolescents develop important behavioral, social, and daily living skills while supporting their individual learning and developmental goals. 

No BHP certification? No problem! We provide BHP certification training upon hire, along with supervision, ongoing support, and mentorship opportunities. 

If you're looking for meaningful work supporting children in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Highlights  

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  Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience

  
  


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  Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 - $500 after a successful 60-day introductory period; $1,000 after 6 months

  
  


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  Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday—No Weekends!

  
  


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  Hours: 7:15 AM–3:30 PM (hours vary based on the school calendar)

  
  


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  Locations: Public schools throughout Greater Portland, including Scarborough and Falmouth

  
  


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  Training: BHP certification training provided upon hire

  
  

Position Summary

As a School-Based Behavioral Health Professional, you will play an important role in supporting students as they work toward their individual learning and developmental goals.

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  Providing individualized, one-on-one behavioral health support to children and adolescents in public school settings.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Helping students develop behavioral, social, personal, and daily living skills.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Using evidence-based practices and interventions to support students' individual learning and developmental goals.

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Creating a supportive and meaningful learning environment that encourages independence and personal growth.

  
  

  
  
  
  

Qualifications

You don't need to have BHP certification to get started!

To qualify, you will need:

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  To be at least 18 years old.

  
  


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  A high school diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  BHP certification is preferred but not required. Training will be provided upon hire.

  
  


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  A valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

  
  

Not certified as a School-Based BHP? We'll help you get BHP certified!

Woodfords Family Services provides the Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program for the State of Maine. Through training, supervision, ongoing support, and mentorship opportunities, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support the children and families we serve.

Whether you're already BHP certified or interested in entering the behavioral health field, we encourage you to apply!

Our employees are our greatest asset.

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits package to full-time employees:

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  Health insurance with multiple plan options

  
  


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  Dental and vision insurance

  
  


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  Paid vacation and paid sick time

  
  


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  10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

  
  


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  403(b) retirement savings plan with a 5% agency match

  
  


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  Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

  
  


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  Employer-paid group term life insurance

  
  


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  Employee Assistance Program (EAP Benefits)

  
  


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  Voluntary supplemental benefits

  
  


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  Exclusive Verizon employee discount

  
  

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

Who We Are

For over 55 years, Woodfords Family Services has supported children, youth, adults, and families throughout Maine. As a nonprofit organization, we provide clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community, and family support services to more than 2,000 individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnoses. Woodfords Family Services is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), reflecting our commitment to quality services and continuous improvement.