Behavioral Health Paraprofessional for Gwinnett County

Georgia Families in Transition • Decatur, GA

19d • $22 - $25 • 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. Services use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.

This full-time role requires a minimum of 25 billable hours per week. Typical full-time caseloads range from 13 to 24 clients, depending on service intensity and clinical needs. The position involves travel to clients’ homes and community locations, including travel of up to one hour to surrounding areas, and schedule flexibility to accommodate clients and parents or guardians.

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, with earlier consideration possible based on progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, or a human services-related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience documenting BIRP notes and using electronic health record systems.
• Must be able to pass a DBHDD background check before providing services to clients.
• Complete state-mandated Relias, CSSRS, CPR/First Aid, and CPI training within the first 30 days of hire.
• Flexibility to work after-school hours and weekends.
• Willingness to travel within Gwinnett County and up to one hour to surrounding areas.
• Ability to maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week.

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.
• Participate in coordination of care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Attend monthly supervision with the clinical director.
• Meet or exceed agency productivity and documentation standards, including BIRP notes.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to work after-school hours and weekends and to accommodate parent or guardian scheduling needs.
• Travel to client homes and community locations, including commuting up to one hour for client sessions as required.
• Maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level