Description:

Come join our growing team of mental health professionals!

Are you seeking work that has purpose and meaning?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth who are struggling?

Ridge Maine is actively seeking Behavioral Health Professionals to join the team!

There are many PERKS working for Ridge Maine:

Professional Development: Not already a Behavioral Health Professional? Ridge Maine provides the training for you to earn your certification!

Eat amazing food: Employees are provided breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Our chefs make home cooked, healthy meals for our residents and staff.

Robust Benefits package: Receive FREE Medical Insurance at the employee level! Ridge Maine pays 100% of the premium for one of the medical plan options, 100% of the vision benefit, and 50% of the dental benefit. After 1 year of service, the company matches up to 4% for those enrolled in our 401(k) plan.

Knowledgeable team: The leadership at the Ridge Maine program offers over 50 years of collective experience in the mental/behavioral health field. Learn from the best and become part of a talented, dedicated team of professionals.

Surroundings: The Lakehouse is located on a peninsula, with beautiful lake views, on 40 acres. The log home is spacious and inviting. This is a truly unique and inviting place to work.

Position Summary: Qualified candidates are individuals that are motivated to have a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. The BHP is an integral member of the Ridge Maine team. Core responsibilities include: building rapport with residents within appropriate professional boundaries; creating opportunities for residents to rediscover values and develop skills to cope with challenges; helping students develop a relationship with the natural world and learn how to get along with others in healthy and cooperative ways; evaluating the results of students' choices; and encouraging residents to develop improved strategies and problem-solving skills.

Available Shifts: Full shifts: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Half shifts: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm. All employees are required to work at least 1 weekend day.

Rate of Pay: This is an hourly position with a range of pay from $20 - $23, depending on experience, certification, and education. There is a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked on the weekends.

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

Actively participates in training, supervision, and professional development.
Maintain program expectations and encourage healthy growth in our residents.
Review and maintain familiarity with student notes and record daily observations.
Oversight of daily routines including, but not limited to: meals, chores, school, and enrichment activities.
Maintain 100% supervision at all times, providing constant emotional and physical support to students.
Respond to program, behavioral, and medical needs in accordance with Ridge Maine policies and procedures.

Organization Summary: Ridge Maine is committed to helping families in crisis with teens who struggle by prioritizing positive relationship development and a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to treatment. Individualized treatment plans include intensive therapeutic and behavioral interventions, group work, physical exercise, outdoor-based experiences, and a variety of enrichment programs including equestrian, art, culinary, horticulture, and nature therapy studies. At Ridge Maine we use the three C’s in our therapeutic model: Cultivate self awareness and respect; Collaborate through engaging residents to be part of their therapeutic planning; Connect residents to themselves, to nature, their Ridge Maine community, and their families through teaching them the power of their mind-body connection.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Requirements:

Required Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to give and receive appropriate and timely communication
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to dependably serve as a positive role model to students and peers at all times
Strong collaboration skills & teamwork ability
Demonstrates empathy and compassion to support diversity and inclusion
Proven success operating in dynamic and changing environments
Demonstrates sound judgment & professionalism

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

Must be able to pass extensive background checks, including fingerprinting
High School Diploma/GED required
Experience working directly with youth preferred
Experience with behavior and group management a plus

Ideal candidates will have experience working with adolescents in a residential setting and demonstrate a solid understanding of professional boundaries.

If you have DSP, BHP, Ed Tech, CNA, PSS, MHRT, or other experience related to provided direct support services to individuals, consider the career opportunities at Ridge Maine!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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