Therapeutic Foster Care Mental Health Professional

A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC•Morganton, NC

About The Position

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support. To more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com. The purpose of a Therapeutic Foster Care Qualified Professional is to serve as a therapeutic resource to consumers of A Caring Alternative in compliance with agency standards and best practice.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area.
Two (2) years of professional experience with the child/adolescent mental health population.
Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation
Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks
Provide proof of your education
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills. High level proficiency in Microsoft Office- MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

Responsibilities

Responsible to carry a case load of twelve children and oversee case management functions for these consumers.
Ensuring services are authorized and delivered
Providing educational and therapeutic support to children and families
Ensuring homes are operating within state laws and regulations

Benefits

Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay.
Work related mileage is paid tax free.
Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others.
Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.
Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.
Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.
Company laptop provided for most positions
401(k) & Roth retirement plans
Company matching 401(k) & Roth
11 paid holidays
Direct deposit
Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year
Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
Company paid Life Insurance policy
Short term & long-term insurance available
Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help