Developmental Disorder Careers | MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Training the next generation of developmental disorder care providers

We are committed to training and mentorship of professionals who are interested in this field. Building the next generation of expert care providers for the developmentally delayed population is one of our most important responsibilities. We offer training experiences in social work, behavior analysis, psychiatry, psychology, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology.

Rewarding Careers

Join our team and you'll be surrounded by talented and dedicated professionals — all working together toward the same goal of improving lives.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement 
• Health & dental insurances 
• Paid time off
• Retirement program
• Paid parental leave 
• Registered behavior technician (RBT) training provided to our full time, direct care staff in our early intervention program, special purpose private schools and our developmental disorders unit at MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor.

Apprenticeship Opportunity

We are pleased to offer an Education Technician Apprenticeship Program. This is an 18-month, earn-while-you-learn program is offered in conjunction with Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) through the Maine Department of Labor and the Maine Apprenticeship Program.

This program is designed for those who want to become a MaineHealth Education Technician II. After completing the Intro to Teaching Bootcamp during the first week in the program, you will spend time working full-time in a classroom setting while progressing through coursework one afternoon per week each semester. Additional week-long course engagements are required just before the start of each semester. Cohorts typically start in January and August each year. To qualify for this program, you must meet the following prerequisites:

• 18 years or older
• Resident of State of Maine
• Proof of Authorization to work in U.S.
• High School diploma, GED, or HiSET
• Desire to work in education field
• Testing may be required
• Receive admission to SMCC’s Educator Apprentice program

If you are interested in learning more about the MaineHealth Education Technician Apprenticeship Program, please complete this interest form.