School Based Behavioral Health Professional

Description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth!

AMHC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Full-Time School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) to join our team at the Calais Alternative School. 

This position provides behavioral and clinical support to students with moderate-to-severe behavioral needs while helping create a safe, positive, and productive school environment.

The BHP serves as a role model, behavioral support, consultant, and clinical resource to students and school staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and using evidence-based behavioral strategies to support student success.

What You'll Do

• Provide behavioral and clinical support to students within the classroom and school setting.
• Observe and interact with students in accordance with their individual treatment and service plans.
• Implement effective behavioral interventions and support positive behavior management practices.
• Assist staff with implementing individualized behavior management programs and provide guidance and training as needed.
• Collect, document, and analyze behavioral data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.
• Contribute to the development and review of Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Collaborate with school staff and clinical team members to promote quality service delivery.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, welcoming, and productive environment.
• Participate in daily staff-student assignments and help coordinate appropriate supports.
• Lead or assist with crisis response using MANDT procedures and help coordinate staff roles during a crisis.
• Participate in debriefing sessions, multidisciplinary team meetings, review meetings, and PETs.
• Accurately and timely complete required clinical and administrative documentation.
• Follow all applicable clinical policies, procedures, regulations, and agency standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student, client, and agency information.
• Work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate, and supportive when working with children and youth.
• Comfortable working with students who may have significant behavioral needs.
• Able to remain calm and professional during challenging or crisis situations.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation and data collection skills.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to communicate effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and following established policies and procedures.
• Flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school and students.

Work Environment

This position is based in a school setting, where noise levels may range from quiet to loud. The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing, as well as use of standard office equipment. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule & Employment

• Position: School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)
• Location: Calais Alternative School, Calais, Maine
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Hours may vary based on program and team needs
• Supervision: Reports to the Children’s Services Manager
• Additional Hours: Flexibility and overtime may be required based on program needs and applicable agency policies and law.

Why Join AMHC?

At AMHC, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to supporting children, families, and communities throughout Maine. Your work will directly contribute to helping students develop positive behaviors, build skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

· This position requires a bachelor's degree in human services related field. 

·  Experience with the behavioral management program is preferred. 

· Certifications in MANDT, First Aid, CPR, and Behavioral Health Professional certification are required.