Behavioral Health Paraprofessional for Dekalb County

Georgia Families in Transition • DeKalb County, GA

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Paraprofessional provides in-home individual and family mental health skill-building and case management services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. This role serves children, adolescents, and adults within Dekalb. Clinicians are expected to maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week, with full-time caseloads typically ranging between 13 to 24 clients, depending on service intensity and clinical needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a human services-related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with BIRP notes documentation and electronic health record systems.
• Must be able to pass a DBHDD background check (required prior to providing any services to clients).
• Completion of state-mandated trainings within the first 30 days of hire: Relias, CSSRS, CPR/First Aid, CPI.
• Willingness to learn new documentation and case management skills.
• Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Must be flexible to work after-school hours and weekends to accommodate client needs.
• Willingness to travel within Dekalb County and up to 1 hour to surrounding areas to meet with clients.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience with Notenetic (Electronic Health Record System) preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual skills advantageous
• Experience in substance abuse treatment or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification is a plus
• Familiarity with Medicaid/CMO compliance requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual/family mental health skill building services using evidence based and trauma informed approaches of care.
• Commitment to providing consistent, ongoing services to clients.
• Participate in coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Attend monthly supervision with clinical director.
• Meet or exceed agency-required productivity and documentation standards, including BIRP notes.
• Maintain flexibility to work after-school hours and weekends to accommodate client needs.
• Be flexible to meet the scheduling needs of the parent/guardian.
• Travel to client homes and community locations, with willingness to commute up to 1 hour for client sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting Rate: $22 per hour for 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, but qualified paraprofessionals may be considered sooner based on their progress.

What This Job Offers

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