Behavioral Health Paraprofessional for Gwinnett County

Georgia Families in Transition•Gwinnett, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Paraprofessional provides in-home individual and family mental health skill-building and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Services use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. The role requires consistent, ongoing service delivery, coordination with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and monthly supervision with the clinical director. This full-time, 1099 role requires flexibility to accommodate client and parent/guardian schedules, including after-school hours and weekends. The paraprofessional travels to clients’ homes and community locations and may need to commute up to one hour for sessions. Clinicians are expected to maintain at least 25 billable hours per week; typical full-time caseloads are 13 to 24 clients, depending on service intensity and clinical needs. The starting rate is $22 per hour for a CORE Paraprofessional. Eligible paraprofessionals may be considered for an increase to up to $25 per hour based on caseload development and performance. Reviews typically occur around the third month, though qualified paraprofessionals may be considered sooner based on progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a human services-related discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with BIRP note documentation and electronic health record systems.
Ability to pass a DBHDD background check before providing services to clients.
Complete state-mandated Relias, CSSRS, CPR/First Aid, and CPI trainings within the first 30 days of hire.
Flexibility to work after-school hours and weekends and travel within Gwinnett County and surrounding areas, including commutes of up to one hour.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, organization and time management, teamwork and collaboration, diversity awareness, and flexibility.
Receptiveness to feedback and constructive criticism, and willingness to learn documentation and case management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Notenetic electronic health record system.
Bilingual skills.
Experience in substance abuse treatment or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification.
Familiarity with Medicaid/CMO compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and family mental health skill-building services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
Provide consistent, ongoing services to clients.
Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Attend monthly supervision with the clinical director.
Meet or exceed agency productivity and documentation standards, including BIRP notes.
Accommodate client and parent/guardian scheduling needs, including after-school hours and weekends.
Travel to client homes and community locations, including commutes of up to one hour when required.
Maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.