Behavioral Health Professional at Aroostook Home Health Services

Fort Kent, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rehabilitative Services, Community Support, Social Skills, Communication Skills, Safety Awareness, Behavior Modification, Coping Skills, Community Integration, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Child Behavior Understanding, Independence Skills, First Aid, CPR Certification, Confidentiality, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Behavioral Health Professional Job Details Job Type: Part-time Location: Fort Kent Description Position Summary: Aroostook Home Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) in the various areas in Aroostook County. Aroostook Home Health is a non-profit organization offering various home health care services since 1983. The primary responsibility of a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is to provide rehabilitative and community support services for persons with cognitive impairments and functional limitations focusing primarily upon social, behavioral and functional skills as well as independent living skills. Benefits: Paid Time Off Flexible scheduling Essential Functions: Provide rehabilitative and community support services as outlined in the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) to increase skill development and adaptive behaviors. Activities of Daily Living Social Skills Communication Skills Safety Awareness Behavior Modification Coping Skills Community Integration Provide documentation of services and serve as a valuable member of the Interdisciplinary Team Assist in the development/ revision of the ITP Provide feedback related to goal progression Assist in identifying barriers to care Assist parents/ families in understanding child behavior Work collaboratively with other members of the team Comply with mandatory reporting practices Participate in monthly supervision with the Child Services Coordinator Schedule: Flexible Scheduling Weekdays & Weekends available Requirements Requirements: · High School diploma or equivalent required · Driver’s License required · Auto Insurance required · Background Check required · Smartphone with data for Electronic Visit Verification required Skills and Experience: · 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 cognitive impairments and functional limitations · 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 Other Responsibilities: Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Executive Director

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Professional provides rehabilitative and community support services to individuals with cognitive impairments and functional limitations. They assist in developing treatment plans and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to enhance clients' skills and behaviors.