What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home & Community Treatment Behavioral Health Professional (HCT-BHP) position at Kennebec Behavioral Health?
Are you a compassionate person and want to help Maine families living in Central Maine with behavioral health issues? How does $22 to $24 an hour (depending on experience and certification) and a $1,500 sign-on bonus sound to you?
"It's so rewarding to empower families in strengthening their relationships, insight, and resiliency in the face of life challenges." – Kennebec Behavioral Health HCT Clinician
Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services across Central Maine. We are proud to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5years and being recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Our mission is to support the emotional and behavioral well-being of individuals and families in our communities, and we are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative workplace. We are currently seeking a dedicated Home and Community Therapy Behavioral Health Professional (HCT-BHP) to join our interdisciplinary treatment team. The positions assist the Clinicians provide time-limited, intensive counseling and behavioral intervention services in homes and community settings for families with children experiencing behavioral health challenges. The positions will be traveling throughout Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
The HCT-BHP supports families in accessing community resources, facilitates healthy parent-child interactions, and contributes to treatment planning and skill development. Additional responsibilities include observing and documenting family sessions, modeling behavioral and symptom management strategies, teaching parenting skills, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with outside providers.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deliver in-home or community-based behavioral health services to children and families.
· Support family engagement in appropriate community resources and services.
· Facilitate and model effective interactions and interventions between parents and children.
· Document progress, observations, and service activities accurately and timely.
· Collaborate with program clinicians and community partners to support treatment goals.
· Utilize evidence-based practices as directed by the treatment team.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Special Education, or related field preferred.
· Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification or eligibility for provisional BHP certification required.
· Experience working with children, families, or individuals at risk for out-of-home placement preferred.
· Valid Maine driver's license required.
· Strong teamwork skills and the ability to implement evidence-based practices.
· Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
If you are passionate about making a difference for children and families, we encourage you to apply Kennebec Behavioral Health offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture centered on employee well-being and professional development.
Pay: $ $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) (Preferred)
- Maine Driver's license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kennebec County, ME (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $22 - $24