Qualified Professional - Mental Health Youth

• Clinical Oversight & Client Care:
  • Provide direct clinical oversight for the assigned home.
  • Review and approve all intake services, admission plans, and discharge plans for residents and their families.
  • Review all assessments and required documentation for new admissions.
  • Develop and approve each resident's Personal Care Plan in collaboration with their treatment team.
  • Evaluate goal progress and complete monthly progress notes for client records.
  • Schedule and participate in team meetings with residents' treatment team members, including family, guardians, day program staff, case managers, and other relevant individuals.
  • Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed for residents' continuation of financial benefits (e.g., Social Security).
  • Act as a primary liaison between the agency and parents/guardians regarding clinical care.
• Program & Operational Management:
  • Ensure the group home operates in full compliance with all North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) regulations and Rule as well as Abiding Path’s Policies and Procedures.
  • Oversee operational planning and management for the home.
  • Act as a spokesperson for Abiding Path, LLC and represent the organization at community activities to enhance its profile.
  • Ensure that all programs and services offered contribute directly to Abiding Path, LLC's mission and reflect the priorities set by the Director.
  • Report incidents as required by AP Policies and Procedures.
  • Participate in regulatory surveys and reviews (e.g., Health and Fire inspections), scheduling annual inspections prior to license application.
• Staff Supervision & Development:
  • Develop a comprehensive supervisory plan and provide regular (monthly) supervision to supervised employees, maintaining documentation of supervision.
  • Review all staff documentation (e.g., in resident records, personnel files) to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Complete 90-day and annual performance evaluations for all staff under supervision.
  • Provide initial and annual required training to Direct Care Staff, House Managers, and Administrative Assistants, ensuring all training is scheduled and completed before expiration dates to maintain state compliance.
  • Hire and, when necessary, dismiss staff.
  • Coordinate personnel management, including training new staff, conducting performance reviews, fostering teamwork, facilitating staff meetings, assisting in creating job descriptions, delegating tasks, encouraging effective communication, and implementing grievance procedures.
• Administrative & Crisis Response:
  • Act as the primary on-call contact to ensure agency policies, procedures, and programs are delivered appropriately, especially during emergencies.
  • Handle emergency situations appropriately, utilizing crisis interventions when necessary, following Abiding Path, LLC policies and procedures.
  • Provide support to the Board of Directors by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials.
  • Attend and participate in quarterly meetings, including peer review, compliance updates, administrative updates, and staff enrichment.
  • Actively show initiative and motivation to learn.

• Licensed Professional: Holds a license, provisional license, or certificate issued by a governing board regulating a human service profession (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist).
  • Registered Nurse (RN): Must be licensed to practice in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing AND have four years of full-time accumulated experience in MH/DD/SA with the population served.
• Master's Degree: Graduate of a college or university with a Master's degree in a human service field AND has one year of full-time, pre- or post-graduate degree accumulated supervised MH/DD/SA experience with the population served.
• Bachelor's Degree (Human Service Field): Graduate of a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a human service field AND has two years of full-time, pre- or post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised MH/DD/SA experience with the population served.
• Bachelor's Degree (Other Field): Graduate of a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a field other than human services AND has four years of full-time, pre- or post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised MH/DD/SA experience with the population served.

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Driving: Valid North Carolina Driver's License with an excellent driving record, and current auto insurance. Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check.
• Background Check: Ability to pass a criminal background clearance (BCI Check).
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

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