Behavioral Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

Aroostook Home Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Professional in the various areas in Aroostook County. AHHS is a non-profit organization offering various home health care services since 1983. The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Professional is to provide services for persons with developmental delays that focus primarily upon social, behavioral and functional skills as well as independent living skills.

Benefits:

• Paid Training available
• Paid Time Off
• Advancement Opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Provide services as outlined in the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) to increase skill development and adaptive behaviors.
• Provide documentation of services.
• Serve as a valuable member of the Interdisciplinary Team

Schedule:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Weekdays & Weekends available
  

Work Locations Needing Services: (Updated Weekly)

• Caribou
• Presque Isle
• Mars Hill
• Houlton

Education, Skills, and Experience Required:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Provisional Certification as a Behavioral Health Professional (must successfully complete Behavioral Health Professional Curriculum within 1 year of hire)

First Aid/ CPR certification

Experience working with children with disabilities preferred

Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions

Must be able to demonstrate competency in skills needed to care for children with mental retardation and autism

Must be able to work independently and to organize work efficiently

Must be able to maintain client confidentiality

Must be able to communicate and cooperate effectively

Must have maturity to deal effectively with the position requirements