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The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) is seeking a fellowship-trained and board-certified Geriatric or Neuropsychiatrist to join a tertiary academic practice serving both rural and urban populations. Successful candidates will be gifted clinician-educators committed to improving the lives of seniors and their families, and excited to work with a team of like-minded colleagues. Candidates whose career experience demonstrates interest and expertise in the care of seniors with complex psychiatric needs would also be considered.
The Senior Psychiatry Division offers evaluation and treatment of older adult patients with a wide range and complexity of illnesses. We work closely with our primary care and specialty care partners. Our clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers. Our care continuum also includes Spring Harbor Hospital and MaineHealth Behavioral Health, a region-wide comprehensive mental health system. MHMMCP also includes a dedicated 21-bed geriatric/neuropsychiatry inpatient program, P6. The Emergency Department has 63 beds, including a 6-bed Acute Psychiatry Unit.
In addition to clinical care, we provide a major teaching resource for MHMMC. We train and mentor Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology interns. We have a culture of continuous quality improvement and our performance in the areas of safety, quality, and satisfaction are consistently excellent. Physicians are expected to apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.
Our psychiatrists enjoy the benefits of a reasonable call schedule, generous time off and CME days, a substantial CME stipend, generous retirement plans, and comprehensive health insurance options.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
MaineHealth Medical Group is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.
Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.
To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page.
MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) psychiatrist to join our team in Portland, Maine , with a unique opportunity to work across two levels of care. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide both intensive, team-based psychiatric care and traditional outpatient treatment within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- 5 days per week at our Spring Harbor Hospital Outpatient Clinic, and
- 5 days per week in our Ambulatory Outpatient Program , both located at 165 Lancaster Street
About the Spring Harbor Outpatient Clinic:
The Spring Harbor Outpatient Clinic bridges the gap between intensive services (Hospitalization or Partial Hospitalization) and outpatient care, offering an alternative for patient individuals who require more intensive treatment than traditional outpatient visits. The program provides:
- Structured team-based approach to delivering
- Individualized treatment planning with specific tracks and lengths of stay
- A multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses
- A focus on reducing psychiatric symptoms and preventing inpatient hospitalization
The selected psychiatrist will serve as a lead of the interdisciplinary team , conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and guide treatment planning in collaboration with primary care clinicians and psychiatric nursing staff.
About the MaineHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Program:
The MHBH Ambulatory Outpatient Program in Portland is evolving into a CCBHC model of care, which ensures timely access to comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health services for individuals and families in Cumberland County. Services include:
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Individual & family therapy, peer support services, and care coordination
- Established Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program
- Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches
- Support for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
- Telehealth and hybrid care options
Minimum Qualification :
- MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Current or eligible licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
- Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or be eligible for examination by the American Board as documented by written evidence.
- Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry.
- Current DEA Registration Certificate.
- 3+ years' experience inclusive residency and/or fellowship training.
- Experience or interest in partial hospitalization, co-occurring disorders, or integrated care preferred.
- Strong commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
This position offers :
- Multidisciplinary, team-based care model.
- Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and academic affiliation through Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Additional Information:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
MHBH, a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine’s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.
To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page .
For more information, please contact
MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) is currently hiring a psychiatrist to work in an innovative, flexible, float pool model, in inpatient settings across MHBH. The role provides inpatient psychiatric care, working with a multidisciplinary team, including directing the treatment team and planning pharmacologic and therapeutic interventions.
The position will be scheduled for between 30–40 weeks per calendar year, the amount to be determined by the Psychiatrist. This role is integral in allowing for continuity of high-quality patient care, across MHBH, as it provides coverage to support the team during vacations, leaves or other times when additional staffing is needed. This is a great opportunity for Psychiatrists who are seeking wider experience, as it allows for the opportunity to work in facilities and psychiatric disciplines. Additionally, this role provides very flexible scheduling, while also keeping compensation aligned with the market and receiving benefits, as it is a permanent position at MaineHealth (it is not a locum or per diem arrangement). It strikes the balance between flexible scheduling, market compensation and benefits all under the MaineHealth umbrella.
We welcome applications from Psychiatrists who are interested in flexible scheduling and working in inpatient settings. This is an ideal role for those seeking opportunities to work in different disciplines, and at multiple locations, to gain exposure to all that MaineHealth and the State of Maine have to offer. Applications are encouraged from those who have recently completed residency and fellowship programs in the relevant disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School. Completion of internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training.
- Current/Eligibility and valid license as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or be eligible for examination by the American Board as documented by written evidence.
- Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry.
- Current DEA Registration Certificate.
- 3+ years' experience inclusive residency and/or fellowship training.
- Meet other credentialing criteria defined in Medical Staff By-laws.
This position offers:
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Additional information:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
MHBH, a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine’s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.
To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page .
For more information, please contact Donna Lafean, Physician and APP Recruiter at
MaineHealth Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes seeks a medical director in Scarborough, Maine. Successful candidates will lead the tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research across the health system. Skilled at communication, interdisciplinary work and navigating through change, they will join a group of gifted clinician-educators (14 physicians, 9 APPs) committed to caring for patients with endocrine disorders and diabetes in a highly matrixed environment. The Center offers comprehensive services, including diabetes education, dynamic testing for endocrine disorders, infusion services, DXA, 1-131 therapy, thyroid ultrasound and on-site biopsy. The medical director would work closely and collaboratively with the Division Chief of Endocrinology, Department Chair of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer of MaineHealth Medical Group to achieve our vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
This position offers:
- Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
- ADA-recognized Center for Diabetes Education Program, offering diabetes education and nutrition counseling, pump training, and classes offered by their Certified Diabetes Educators
- Collegial relationships with area primary care physicians and endocrine surgeons
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Program developed in conjunction with the physicians at MaineHealth Obstetrics, Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
- Fellowship-trained in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Board Certified in Endocrinology
- Prior leadership experience
- Excellent communication skills
MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.
To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page .
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to Linda Wiley, Physician Recruiter at .
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Center Physician, Associate Medical Director, Anesthesiology
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Center (OSC) is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to serve as the Associate Medical Director for the new center.
The successful candidate will join the OSC Leadership team and work closely with the OSC Medical Director to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of this new and growing center. This is a practicing position with .8 clinical FTE and .2 leadership/administrative FTE.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the inaugural team launching the new OSC in early 2027. Located in the greater Portland market, this new freestanding OSC will be part of a new, fully integrated Orthopedic Campus. A destination location for Northern New England, the new OSC will have 4 operating rooms and two procedure rooms and will treat a variety of ambulatory orthopedic patients, including joints, sports medicine, and other needs. Tasked with helping develop the anesthesia model and team, this position will be an integral part of the broader OSC care team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education : Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Experience :
- Board certification
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center environment
- Preferred: Previous leadership experience of an Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Skills & Competencies :
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practices.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient care standards, and hospital operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement practical solutions in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Clinical Leadership :
- Partner with the OSC Medical Director, Nursing Director, and Administrator to lead the administrative and clinical operations of the OSC.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the OSC Anesthesiology Team.
- Assist in overseeing patient care standards and protocols to ensure the highest quality of care and safety.
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and make recommendations for clinical improvements.
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety :
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Participate in peer review and incident reporting processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure the department is in compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Facilitate clinical audits and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Operational Support :
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the OSC, ensuring smooth operations and efficient patient flow.
- Work with OSC leadership to optimize staffing, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
- Support the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Staff Development & Mentorship :
- Mentor and support the professional development of OSC physicians and other clinical staff.
- Assist in recruitment, orientation, and onboarding of new OSC providers.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning within the department.
- Participate in the evaluation process for OSC providers including annual performance reviews, FPPE, OPPE, medical staff appointments/reappointments and any necessary corrective actions.
- Collaboration & Communication :
- Foster open communication and collaboration between OSC surgeons, nursing, administration, and other specialties.
- Work with hospital leadership to address challenges, propose solutions, and implement changes in the OSC.
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. Portland is consistently voted one of the top spots in America to raise a family and has been named one of America’s most livable cities by Forbes Magazine.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system, please visit and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter at
Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates!
Medical Director & Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Suzi Osher Endowed Chair of Geriatrics, Maine Medical Center
The Medical Director and Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine will serve as a strategic and operational leader, partnering with practice administrators to ensure excellence in clinical care, patient safety, provider and staff satisfaction, and resource efficiency. This role aligns clinical and administrative efforts with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of MaineHealth, while fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Southern Region of MaineHealth and across the health system. This position also provides some flexibility dependent on applicant interest: primary care in nursing home and assisted living, inpatient/outpatient geriatrics assessment or consultation, innovation in clinical care models, and teaching.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Operations & Oversight
- Lead clinical operations across practices and outreach sites in conjunction with division leadership (Program Director Geriatrics Fellowship, Managing APP, and Section leads for Inpatient Geriatrics, Research/Quality, Nursing Home & Ambulatory Senior Care Consults)
- Collaborate on budget planning, patient visit workflows, call schedules, and EPIC integration
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and documentation standards including professional practice evaluation for all providers
Provider Supervision
- Directly manage physicians and advanced practice professionals
- Promote career development for providers
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, peer review, and annual evaluations
- Promote professionalism, patient experience, and productivity
Quality & Safety
- Champion quality improvement initiatives and safety programs
- Address patient complaints in collaboration with Risk Management
Strategic Planning & Outreach
- Partner with MaineHealth Medical Group to expand services and develop recruitment strategies
- Advocate for clinician needs and organizational commitments
Education & Leadership Development
- Support education for care teams, learners, and new providers
- Develop Associate Medical Directors into effective leaders
Academic Leadership Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Geriatric Medicine grand rounds and contribute to Department of Medicine grand rounds
- Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate medical education leaders
- Promote the division’s role in clinical care, education, and research
- Support division members to pursue academic appointment with Tufts School of Medicine
- Co-lead the Geriatrics Specialty Council
- Mentor and support research initiatives in partnership with MMC’s research leadership
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities :
- Provide discipline-specific expertise to improve care models
- Assist in developing clinical policies and performance improvement strategies
- Align objectives with Maine Health Balanced Scorecard and MMC Adult Medicine Service Line goals
Administrative Management:
- Participate in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE)
- Support faculty development and professional society engagement
- Attend relevant meetings and workgroups
- Oversee clinical programs including inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services
- Provide input on capital budgeting and strategic planning
Required Skills & Attributes:
- Exceptional communication and listening skills
- Decisive leadership with data-informed decision-making
- Skilled in conflict resolution and team facilitation
- Transparent, open-minded, and professionally grounded
- Committed to personal growth and modeling compassionate care
Education & Experience:
- MD/DO degree required
- Rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- Minimum 7–10 years of clinical practice
- Minimum 5 years in medical leadership
Reports To: Chair of Medicine & Senior Medical Director Primary Care Southern Region
Collaborates With: Chair of Family Medicine, Chief Medical Officer of Maine Medical Center, Administrative Director for Geriatrics, Primary Care, Adult Medicine Service Line, Healthy Aging, Palliative Care, Geriatric Psychiatry and Post-Acute Care Leadership
To learn more and apply, please visit or email
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system dedicated to its vision: "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our system includes nine local health networks, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and the MaineHealth Medical Group – comprising 1,700 employed clinicians. With a team of approximately 22,000 care professionals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits designed to support your needs today while providing flexibility for the future. Our comprehensive packages include:
- Competitive health and dental insurance
- Paid parental leave
- A robust retirement program
- Generous paid time off
- And much more!
A career at MaineHealth means working alongside compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and genuine care – both inside our organization and beyond. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and your career will thrive.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
MaineHealth Medical Group is seeking a full-time Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join its Ear, Nose and Throat Care division. The practice covers the greater Portland region including MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and currently consists of 11 surgeons and 11 advanced practice professionals. The successful candidate would be based at the Scarborough office.
This position offers:
Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
Teaching and mentoring surgical residents and medical students from the MMC-Tufts University Medical School Program.
Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Qualifications:
MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certification/Board Eligible in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.
Pediatric otolaryngology fellowship training.
Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a beautiful, culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page.
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Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.
MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.Responsibilities include:Providing daily supervision and mentorshipManaging household routines and student schedulesAdministering medications and ensuring student wellnessDriving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with studentsLeading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday ChapelOverseeing budgeting and household reportingUpon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off.On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.
Benefits include:Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savingsRelocation assistance and paid training providedPaid time off provided at designated times throughout the yearQualifications:
Qualifications include:Experience working or volunteering with youthThis is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two yearsBoth spouses must be age 27 or olderNo more than three dependent children may reside in the student homeCommitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on dutyPet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowedValid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vansComfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)High school diploma or GED requiredAbility to lift to 50 lbs.Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for studentsThis is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.Responsibilities include:
Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.Benefits include:
Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
Experience working or volunteering with youth
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
Both spouses must be age 27 or older
No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit