Day Treatment Qualified Professional

Rockwell Development Center•Lincolnton, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading and managing group discussions, meetings, and workshops. Will have excellent communication skills, be able to build rapport with targeted K-12 student participants and have experience in facilitation.

Requirements

Must live within 30 minutes of the location.
Completion of a Bachelors Degree in a Human Service field with 2 years of pre or post Bachelors experience with Mental Health population; meets requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 as a Qualified Professional for Mental Health and a minimum of two (2) years documented experience with children, adolescents, and families.
Proven experience in facilitation, with a strong track record of success in leading group discussions and workshops for targeted K-12 student populations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse audiences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if required.
Knowledge of human services and NH/DD/SAS network.
Knowledge of State Services and Definitions as outlined in MH/DD/SAS.
Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures including record keeping and filing systems.
Knowledge of clinical diagnosis and treatments.

Responsibilities

Creates a nurturing environment to support children and students social, emotional, and behavioral needs; plans and coordinates group discussions, meetings, and workshops to achieve the desired outcomes.
Provides direct services through school-based interventions to support family preservation, meeting educational goals, and maintaining appropriate role functioning in community setting as outlined in the Child and Adolescent Day Treatment service definition.
Completes initial and updated crisis plans for all clients under caseload for assigned day treatment programs and contracted school or other agency programs.
Submits authorization requests for services/re-authorization requests within 14 days prior to expiration; keeps staff informed of changes regarding authorization and documentation.
Develops the initial Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation; monitors the status of the recipients’ progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP.
Consults with identified medical and non-medical providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the PCP process.
Completes functional needs assessment(s) to determine the scope and anticipated outcomes to the services.
Handles any conflicts that may arise during the discussion and works to find common ground; works with the Clinical Director and other staff as needed to provide de-escalation and mediation with families and clients.
Prepares and distributes materials necessary for the meeting, such as handouts, presentations, and training materials.
Follows-up with students after the discussion to ensure that they understand the next steps and any action items.
Participates in meetings, evaluates the effectiveness of the facilitation and make recommendations for future improvements; uses data for decision making to promote equitable implementation and outcomes.
Performs Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals; makes regular contact with client’s family members and/or work/school personnel involved with each client.
Provides support through planning and coordination of services on behalf of the individual client.
In conjunction with the Clinical Director, reports to the Department of Social Services any incidents of suspected abuse and or neglect to the proper authorities.
Maintains confidentiality of the client and the client’s records.
Completes required documentation daily (by the end of shift); documents the hours of weekly service notes reflecting the purpose of contact, interventions used and effectiveness of intervention in accordance to company policy and Medicaid regulations.
Effectively follows policies and procedures and abides by all guidelines, assignments and directions as set forth by the Clinical Director.
Closes out the shift by ensuring no materials are left out at the end of the shift; ensures the group areas are clean.
Ensures that incidents within the day treatment program are reported to the Clinical Director immediately.
Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Clinical Director and/or designee.