Youth Day Treatment Specialist

CCC•Cape Girardeau, MO

3d•$18

About The Position

The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades 3-12 who require a step-down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities. As a YDT Specialist, you would be responsible for providing interventions to children in the Day Treatment Program for the purpose of helping children remain in the school, community and in the home. You would be working with the children on teaching skills such as: communication, de-escalation, behaviors, coping techniques, and many more. It is important to note that we do see various escalations through this program, however, it is an extremely rewarding experience to see the clients meet their treatment goals, and transition out of the Youth Day Treatment program, and back into the regular school settings.

Requirements

Two years of college and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations; or, Associates degree and two years of experience working with mental health or child population; or, Bachelor's Degree - Open to any degree
Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance.
Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Attend to the needs of, and provide assistance to children during Day Treatment activities and within the community, under the direction of the Day Treatment Manager.
Give feedback regarding behavior, skills, and peer interactions during Treatment Team Meetings.
Teach skills and modeling appropriate pro-social interactions.
Provide complete and timely documentation as per policy and procedures.
Attend to the needs of children through phone calls to parents related to pick up times
Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers, psychiatrists, and the school's administrative staff to provide consistent care.
Staff must have proof of continuous auto insurance, must be able to possess a MO Class E license, and successfully complete the required CPR/First Aid and Pro-ACT Training .