INTENSIVE IN-HOME QP - NEW HANOVER/SURROUNDING COUNTIES

e69898e1-6437-48c3-a21d-bdc6e1a45a45•Multiple Counties, Multiple Cities, NC, US, NC

4d•$50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional provides assessment, counseling, therapy, crisis response, care coordination, and rehabilitative services to youth and families. Services address mental health, substance use, family and parenting concerns, and related issues affecting daily living and relationships. The role includes completing comprehensive clinical interviews and evaluations, documenting diagnoses and recommendations, developing and updating Person-Centered and Crisis Plans, and monitoring clients’ needs and services. The position provides direct in-home behavioral supports, crisis management, intensive care management, individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, diagnosis education, substance abuse interventions when needed, and other rehabilitative supports. It coordinates treatment with the Intensive In-Home team and provides 24-hour, seven-day coverage as part of the team. The work involves direct interaction with children and families who may be emotionally troubled or challenged and may include participation in sports, educational, social, and other physical activities.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree; a degree in a human services field is preferred.
Two years of progressive substance abuse and/or mental health counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet the requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 as an Associate or Qualified Professional for Mental Health.
Provide Human Resources with a written negative drug screening test before hiring.
Complete a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field.

Responsibilities

Provide independent diagnostic and psychosocial evaluations and therapy focused on mental health, family, parenting, adolescent, and substance use concerns.
Assess clients and families through comprehensive clinical interviews; document diagnoses and recommendations; develop person-centered plans; and monitor and update Person-Centered and Crisis Plans.
Provide therapy ranging from crisis intervention to treatment of complex co-occurring mental health and personality disorders.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling and activities adapted for people with disabilities or co-occurring conditions.
Deliver in-home behavioral supports, crisis management, intensive care management, individual or family therapy, parenting skills training, self-help skills development, diagnosis education, substance abuse intervention when needed, skills training, and other rehabilitative supports.
Conduct counseling and education using a variety of approaches and assess mental health or substance abuse diagnoses, social history, and mental status.
Use best-practice and promising-practice approaches individualized to client needs.
Arrange, link, or integrate services; assess and reassess service needs; inform clients about benefits and services; and monitor service provision.
Work with emergency referrals, conduct community educational workshops, and provide professional services for referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions.
Provide first-responder services, develop and update Crisis Plans, and respond to crises by telephone or face-to-face when needed.
Coordinate the initial Intensive In-Home assessment and develop the youth’s Person-Centered Plan.
Provide interventions with the Intensive In-Home team as part of 24-hour, seven-day coverage.
Coordinate and provide treatment for youth and other family members served by the Intensive In-Home team.