Qualified Professional – School-Based – Pender County
About The Position
Coastal Horizons is seeking a Qualified Professional to join its Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team in Pender County, North Carolina. The role provides behavioral health services to children and adolescents in school and community settings, supporting behavioral functioning, coping and social skills, and educational success. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Qualified Professional develops and implements Person-Centered Plans, facilitates Child and Family Team meetings, collaborates with families, schools, treatment providers, and community partners, and provides psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use. The role also includes monitoring client progress, coordinating transitions to appropriate services, and maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation. When clinically necessary, the employee performs approved physical restraints in accordance with required training and organizational policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
- Two years of post-bachelor’s experience working with a mental health population.
- Meets North Carolina requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 for a Mental Health Qualified Professional (QP).
- Two years of documented experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapeutic and skill-building interventions in school and community settings.
- Support behavioral functioning, coping skills, social skills, and educational success.
- Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans.
- Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings.
- Collaborate with families, schools, treatment providers, and community partners.
- Provide psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use.
- Monitor client progress and coordinate transitions to appropriate services.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Perform approved physical restraints when clinically necessary and in accordance with required training and organizational policy.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- 14 paid holidays
- Educational loan repayment programs
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employee engagement activities and resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
