Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional C. Richardson Counseling and Consulting Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $60,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Crisis intervention Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Intake Writing skills Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Patient interaction Associate’s degree Entry level Behavioral health Full Job Description Beyond Boundaries Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Paraprofessional to join our team. As a behavioral health paraprofessional, you will work closely with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges, implementing behavior intervention plans designed by a Quality Assurance Manager. The selected candidate’s role will involve providing direct one-on-one therapy sessions, collecting data on client progress, and implementing behavior modification techniques. Primary Responsibilities Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort and the therapeutic environment. Assist clients with activities of daily living; attends client behavioral problems and aids in crisis intervention, as needed. Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities as outlined by the program. Charts of client observations, following prescribed procedures and standards. Maintains confidentiality of client records. Transport clients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments as needed and when appropriate. Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education and staff meetings. Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and environmental and infection control standards. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops. May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Monitors activities and groups to process notes in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Provide transportation for clients to court, medical, and other appointments as deemed appropriate by supervisor. Learn and maintain proficiency in basic EHR entries to include documentation of group classes and other miscellaneous case management entries both billable and non-billable. Conduct hourly accountability/security walks. May conduct daily house meetings. Learn Urine Analysis procedures and conduct patient UA’s as appropriate. Assist with intakes and discharges. Statement of Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to interact with patients, faculty and/or staff in a team environment. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. Ability to assess and provide for the day-to-day needs of mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled clients. Skilled in preparing and maintaining client records. Ability to communicate and interact with mental health professionals in a team environment. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Foster a safe and therapeutic community environment. Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. Provide direct patient care, guidance and positive role modeling. Ability to familiarize and maintain the standards in the RCT skills and competencies checklist. Education and Qualifications Minimum 21-years old A High School Diploma or GED with one year in behavioral health field. An associate degree in related field or behavioral health field. An equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health is acceptable. Proficient ability to communicate well in writing and verbally. Ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision from BHT. Ability to function as a team member. Ability to show compassion and empathy with one-on-one contact and over the phone is required Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and turn on a dime, as necessary Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Ability to strategize, persuade and negotiate Ability to multi-task and successfully prioritize workload Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; and participates in meetings.