Behavioral Health Professional

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bangor Gilman Rd - Bangor, ME 04401Education Level: High School or GEDSome jobs are just a paycheck. Living Innovations jobs are more than that. It’s a paycheck plus meaningful work. Sound like you?

Living Innovations is seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join us as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you’ll empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to lead rich, fulfilling lives within their homes and communities.

If you are reliable, empathetic, and eager to help others reach their full potential, you’ll thrive in our supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to start something new, we want to hear from you. Full training is provided.

In this role, you will: Provide daily living assistance with tasks like dressing, meal preparation, and personal hygiene. Provide transportation to appointments and community outings. Encourage participation in social activities and hobbies. Help individuals develop life skills and achieve their goals. Foster a positive and supportive environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Benefits Include

$500 Sign on bonus Mileage Reimbursement Full time status= 30+ hours per week. Health Insurance/Vision and Dental benefits Paid time off Professional development opportunities The satisfaction of making a real difference!

Qualifications

Qualifications A patient, caring, and positive attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to build rapport and trust with individuals with IDD. A willingness to learn and adapt to individual needs. A high school diploma or equivalent.

Valid state issued driver’s license, current vehicle insurance declaration and vehicle registration. Access to a reliable vehicle. The ability to pass comprehensive background checks per state and company regulations/policies Must be able to provide 2 professional references.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily living assistance, including personal hygiene and meal preparation, while supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Facilitate community outings and help individuals develop life skills to promote independence and dignity.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A patient, caring attitude and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks are required.

Key Skills

Building rapportLife skills coachingPatienceEmpathy

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $74k (middle half $66k–$86k)324 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Maine29 active789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+16.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Professional at LIVING INNOVATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Living Innovations Support Services

Non-profit Organizations
Dover, NH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$500 Sign-on Bonus
Mileage Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental
Paid Time Off
Professional Development

Living in Bangor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,511/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bangor, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.