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.
Current Openings:
Swing shift role, running 12 hours, from Noon to Midnight.
Day shift role, running 12 hours, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Overnight Float (shared campus role, may be scheduled at the Lakehouse or the Farmhouse campus)
Schedule:
With the except of the shared campus float position, employees are scheduled for 3 and 1/2 shifts, either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Wednesdays are the 1/2 shift day.
The BHPs in this role serve an essential role, spanning the daytime, evening, and night programming for our residents.
BHPs provide supervision and support the physical and emotional safety of our residents, as part of a multidisciplinary team. They work in conjunction with the medical & residential teams to facilitate transitioning residents throughout their shifts.
Some of the core responsibilities include:
- Supporting healthy life choices and decision making with residents in the milieu
- Providing positive, trauma informed interventions for de-escalation during key transitions time
- Role modeling and promoting a culture of inclusion, kindness, and respect amongst residents and staff alike
- Participating in on-going professional development opportunities, as well as regular supervision meetings.
- Maintain 100% supervision at all times, to ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents
- Respond to program, behavioral, and medical needs in accordance with Ironwood policies and procedures
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 providing direct support services to individuals, consider the career opportunities at Ridge Maine!
Salary Description
$20 - $23 per hour