Job Description
Entry Level Psychology - Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) – Paid Training
Hourly Pay: $25-28
Hours: Afternoon/evening; part-time
At Maxim Healthcare, we provide high-quality in-home and community support services for children under 21. Our mission is to help every child reach their fullest potential through compassionate care, personalized support, and a team that truly puts families first.
Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. No previous experience required—just a high school diploma and a passion for helping others. We provide all the training you need to succeed.
Why Join Maxim
- Competitive pay + weekly paychecks
- Flexible scheduling
- Referral bonus program
- PTO/Bonus potential
- Paid BHP Certification Training (we invest in you!)
What You’ll Do
- Support the health, wellness, and safety of the child
- Encourage and assist with goals related to daily living skills (healthy habits, personal care, independence)
- Help children build safe and appropriate peer and adult relationships
- Teach skills that improve self-awareness, social awareness, and community integration
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of progress and behaviors
- Implement behavior support strategies as outlined in the treatment plan
- Report suspected abuse or neglect promptly and appropriately
- Use evidence-based techniques such as prompting, modeling, instruction, and reinforcement
- Provide transportation as needed for appointments and community activities
- Encourage communication, decision-making, confidence, and access to needed services
What You Need
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- English proficiency
- Current CPR card
- Current health screening (per state requirements)
- Ability to complete the Maine BHP Certificate within 1 year of hire (Maxim provides paid training)
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, ME |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $25–$28 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
About Company
The name Maxim Healthcare Services carries with it a rich tradition of providing superior medical staffing, home healthcare, and wellness services. Established in 1988 to address the nursing shortage, Maxim has since evolved to service nearly every sector of the healthcare industry. Among Maxim’s strongest competencies is the ability to successfully recruit across a broad range of healthcare specialties.
Maxim has earned a reputation for uncompromising dedication to customer service and the overall quality of all healthcare professionals staffed. It is engrained in the Maxim culture to strive for excellence through serving the needs of others. This is evident in Maxim’s ongoing efforts to assess and refine all management, clinical, and support processes.
This is an exciting time for Maxim, as the company has seen tremendous revenue and organizational growth over the past twenty years. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with each teammate, candidate, patient, and client.
Maxim has earned a reputation for uncompromising dedication to customer service and the overall quality of all healthcare professionals staffed. It is engrained in the Maxim culture to strive for excellence through serving the needs of others. This is evident in Maxim’s ongoing efforts to assess and refine all management, clinical, and support processes.
This is an exciting time for Maxim, as the company has seen tremendous revenue and organizational growth over the past twenty years. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with each teammate, candidate, patient, and client.
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