Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health - Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) - Supervised Visitation Monitor

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio•Canton, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) is seeking a part-time Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) to join their team and help children, youth, and families meet life's challenges. C&A is a collaborative network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing a positive environment for children and families. This role involves community-based case management services and supervised visitation monitoring. C&A is recognized as a Top Workplace in Stark County and offers a compassionate, supportive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Education, Family Services, or related field.
OR Associate degree or high school diploma with a minimum of 3 years' experience working with youth and family populations.
Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.
One year experience working with youth populations, particularly working with families and children with developmental, behavioral, medical, and/or mental health concerns preferred.
Knowledge of services, programs, and resources available in Stark County to assist families in meeting the challenges of their children including those with special needs.
Ability to work effectively with other professionals and different disciplines, both within and outside the mental health profession, to meet the various needs of children.
Must possess skills to conceptualize client/system needs and recommend appropriate services.
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to function well as a team member.
Must be culturally competent and willing to work with clients and families within various and diverse populations.
Adhere diligently to program policies and procedures.
Resist influences that interfere with impartial monitoring.
Report honestly and impartially regarding events that occur during services.
Respect the privacy of children and families.
Maintain confidentiality as required by law, court order, and program policy.
Decline cases involving an actual or potential conflict of interest.
Refrain from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, mental or physical disability, or other personal characteristic, condition, or status.
Comply with all required protections of confidentiality, including protections for victims of domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience that is "trauma-informed" as well as background/knowledge of programs pertaining to youth populations are valuable.

Responsibilities

Provide home, school, and community-based Case Management billable and non-billable interventions and services.
Provide individual and family based parenting and behavioral intervention and support, along with social, emotional, and developmentally appropriate skill building.
Assess individual needs and link, coordinate, advocate, and assist with community-based resources as needed to stabilize and meet service goals and objectives.
Provide crisis support and stabilization in multiple environments, as needed.
Develop and assist families in implementing safety and contingency plans.
Advocate for and link families to services as specifically recommended by Pediatrician and/or other healthcare professionals.
Attend appropriate appointments with Psychiatrist and/or Pediatrician and provide feedback regarding current needs and concerns.
Coordinate and implement behavioral health services; provide and maintain continuity of care and arrange for clinical review as necessary.
Implement strength-based resiliency and skill building curriculum for indicated and/or selected population in assigned early childhood programs, schools, and/or community locations (YMCA).
Provide consultation and behavior intervention services by request, including DINA Dinosaur services.
Develop and run parent-child events to support social/emotional development and parent education around behavior management, resiliency and substance use prevention.
Participate in training as determined by Supervisor to develop and reinforce skills necessary to competently serve youth populations.
Submit timely and accurate progress notes and documentation.
Meet assigned productivity expectations.
Attend required meetings and weekly supervision.
Provide oversight of contact between children and visiting family members in accordance with program policies, visitation agreements, and court orders.
Support safe, structured, and respectful supervised visitation services for families who have been court ordered to supervised visitation.
Observe, document, facilitate, and intervene when necessary to support child safety and program standards.
Ensure that contact between parties proceeds in accordance with the visitation agreement and court order.
Relay relevant information relating to the child's welfare between the custodian and visitor at the beginning and conclusion of supervised contact, as appropriate.
Observe and document visits in an objective manner consistent with program policies.
Intervene, when necessary and appropriate, to ensure the welfare of the child(ren).
Terminate a visit if the safety of the child, other participants, or staff cannot be maintained.
Maintain accurate records of visits, services provided, and critical incidents.
Follow all program policies and procedures in the delivery of supervised visitation services.
Attend required pre-service and in-service training courses.
Complete the screening/intake process with the non-custodial parent for appropriateness of the program.