Behavioral Health Professional (RCS - BHP)
Listed compensation
$18.5-$19/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- RCS BHP (Rehabilitative Community Services Behavioral Health Professional)New Wage increase
- Starting at $19.00 per hour for Certified BHP's (negotiable with experience)
- $18.50 not certified - will train
If you're looking for a rewarding position, you will make a significant difference in the lives of the children and young adults we support by working directly with them in home and community settings. Experience is welcome but not required. If you do not have your BHP certification, the training will be provided at no cost. If you are energetic, enjoy working with children and are looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
RCS is a skill building program for children to help children improve social skills, increase independence with daily life skills and to safely regulate behavior. Some of the ways in which you'll support the children and young adults in the RCS program include:
- Teach daily living skills to children and young adults with a variety of behavioral and social needs
- Work closely with supervisors to learn techniques to help the client meet their goals
- Work with the families to help them use those techniques
Some Benefits of Working for UCP
- Flexible schedule - primary hours after school and on weekends
- High quality support and supervision
- Referral bonuses for bringing people you know to work for us
- Professional development funds
Requirements
- GED, High School Diploma, Associates Degree
- Clean driving records and valid driver’ s license (minimum of 3 years)
- Motor vehicle insurance & registration
- Reliable transportation
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support to children and young adults in home and community settings to improve social and daily living skills. Collaborate with supervisors and families to implement techniques that help clients meet their behavioral goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $38k–$40k | Behavioral Health median $67k (middle half $53k–$81k)277 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$40k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Maine | 29 active | 789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +16.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-life snapshot
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