Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
About The Position
The Qualified Behavioral Health Provider (QBHP) plays a vital role in our organization as they provide the constant care for our patients. Are you passionate about serving others? Are you ready to make a difference in adolescent Lives? General Summary: This position works under the direction of the Unit Manager. Provides care and supervision to patient groups, meeting safety and health needs of patients. Functions as a positive role model to patients and as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Responsible for the overall monitoring of house or classroom systems. This is a safety sensitive position.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, licensed associates and the general public
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Basic understanding of calculation of figures
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Good driving skills and a valid Arkansas drivers’ license and eligibility for agency insurance required.
- Paraprofessional certification is required within 30-90 days of employment with training provided on site.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Team members are required to sit, stand, talk, see, walk and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to personally restrain patients.
- Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
- Experience with emotionally disturbed youth preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervises patients providing a safe, secure and positive environment where patient’s physical and socio-emotional needs are met.
- Provides structure as demonstrated by adhering to agency schedules and providing schedules for patients.
- Instructs patients in problem solving, communication, socialization, emotional, educational, and life management skills.
- Maintains professional boundaries at all times.
- Transports patients safely, and in accordance with agency policies, in agency vehicle as needed.
- Coordinates and documents all information regarding patient behavior, level of functions, emotional status and current team member interventions. Completes all documentation before the end of shift.
- Ensures that the patients are monitored at all times and maintains appropriate staff-to-patient ratio (both on campus and on appointments).
- Completes any additional duties assigned by Unit Manager.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, Dental and Vision plans
- Flexible spending account deduction for medical/dependent care expenses Life and long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan and planning (403(b)
- Cancer and accident insurance
- Free, convenient parking
- Free meals on campus
- College Savings Section 529 option
- Free CEUs and other training offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
