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KidsPeace Childrens Hospital

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Pay: $47,706/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: South Portland, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$41,219 / year median in Maine

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Position:

Behavioral Health Professional Program:

Maine Foster Care and Community Programs, Home and Community Programs KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, health, and healing to children, adults and those who love them.

Salary:

$17.00-$26.00

Description of Responsibilities:

Provide support to families and youth in need in the community and at home Advocate and coordinate with other community based providers The many benefits to joining the KidsPeace team include: The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance Clinical and/or regularly scheduled supervision CEUs provided by the organization Consistent staff training tuition assistance when applicable Opportunity for growth within the organization Health and 403(b) benefits

Required Qualifications:

Degree BA BS or 90 credits Valid Driver's License, reliable means of transportation with liability insurance at least to the state minimum. .