Behavioral Health Professional; BHP

Overview

Waypoint's Children's Services Team in the Western Region (formerly known as The Progress Center) is seeking Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to provide in-home and community-based support to children with intellectual disabilities and autism. The BHP provides direct in-person services in Oxford, Casco, Mexico, Rumford and/or Bridgton, working directly with children and families to promote growth, independence, and social-emotional development. Administrative and clinical supervision is required on a weekly/monthly basis and takes place either at the Oxford office or remotely.

The BHP provides direct support services and follows individualized treatment plans, accurately documents services provided to the child and family within expected time frames and collaborates with a team of professionals to ensure high-quality care. Paid training is provided, including that required to become certified as a BHP for those new to the field. Direct service hours generally take place during non-school hours to support children and youth in their homes and communities.

BHPs generally work a minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 25 hours per week; build your own schedule! Direct service hours are provided in-person and the BHP completes documentation, training, and supervision remotely. Technology is provided by Waypoint.

• Provide direct support services and follow individualized treatment plans.
• Accurately document services provided to the child and family within expected time frames.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure high-quality care.
• Complete documentation, training, and supervision remotely; in-person service hours generally occur outside school hours.
• Build your own schedule; generally 10–25 hours per week.
• Receive paid training to become certified as a BHP for those new to the field.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ability to build rapport with children and families; strong communication in English and effective teamwork skills; reliable, flexible; able to follow structured routines and implement treatment plan goals; proficient with technology; computer skills required for documentation and remote meetings; experience with children with autism or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required; valid driver s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation (up to date inspection, registration and insurance) to be available for use during work hours; generous paid mileage reimbursement.
• BHP certification is preferred; must obtain within one year of employment (paid training provided if certification is not held at the time of hire).
• Training and supervision provided to support success in the role and to meet service requirements.

• Part-time benefits include prorated Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday pay for those working 20 hours per week and Earned Paid Leave (EPL) for those working less than 20 hours per week.
• Retirement Plans