School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (SB-BHP) Program
“The following program table data was provided by DHHS (Department of Health & Human Services).
*School is defined as Public School (PK – 12), Special Purpose Private School, CDS Site, CDS Approved Program
MaineCare Section |
Educational Requirement |
Training Hours |
Certification Requirements |
Type of Provider |
Training Facility |
Training Model |
Funding |
Certification Completion Date |
28 School Based Rehabilitative and Community Supports |
High School Diploma or Equivalent |
28 hours |
New Requirement Completion of 28 training hours |
School |
The Behavioral Health Sciences Institute (BHSI); |
Classroom style face to face delivered by a school certified BHP trainer |
DOE funds public schools and CDS sites. Special purpose private schools and CDS Approved programs fund their own training. |
With in one year (1) of hire or by September 28, 2011 whichever is later; Provisional Certification within 30 days of hire |
65 School Based Day Treatment |
90 College Credit Hours |
28 hours |
New Requirement Completion of 28 training hours |
School |
The Behavioral Health Sciences Institute (BHSI) |
Classroom style face to face delivered by a school certified BHP trainer |
DOE funds public schools and CDS sites. Special purpose private schools and CDS Approved programs fund their own training. |
With in one year (1) of hire, or by September 28, 2011 whichever is later; Provisional Certification within 30 days of hire |