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Gaston Adolescent Center, Inc

QMHP Classroom Instructor 2yrs exp

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$34,762 / year median in North Carolina

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

``` Day Treatment QMHP Behavioral Counselor
  • $500 Signing Bonus
  • Day treatment is a highly individualized treatment program for children who face challenges in the classroom due to mental or behavioral health challenges.
The Day Treatment Facilitator (QMHP) is responsible for providing care in the daily operations of the program and leading staff in the provision of activities and skills building to the participants. The Facilitator will have diversified skills in working with children /youth, demonstrating extensive knowledge of individual and family dynamics and understanding the dynamics of the team. The Facilitator will focus on developing strategies and activities in alignment with company expectations in this challenging but rewarding position.
  • As positions closely follow the schedule of Gaston County Schools, the individual hired will be working a schedule that is directly impacted by the GCS schedule as it pertains to holidays, teachers' workdays, and other closures.
Except for the Summer months when Gaston County Schools is out and the schedule is completely determined by Gaston Adolescent Center, Inc as the program does operate year-round.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their emotions and effective coping skills
    • Positively engage clients in all interactions while remaining therapeutic and person centered
    • Establish and maintain an environment that is conducive to treatment and client's emotional development
    • Plan and prepare for therapeutic activities on a daily basis by completing weekly lesson plans
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and activities on clients
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records including daily notes and service activity logs
    • Communicate client progress to the treatment team, as needed and permitted
    • Maintain confidentiality of all client information and records
    • Comply with all agency policies and procedures
    • Other duties as assigned
    • Completes documentation timely and accurately
    • Provides quality services in accordance with agency guidelines and ADA
    • Minimal occurrences of unscheduled absences or tardiness
    • Follows all CDC guidelines to ensure client safety in classroom
    Experience:
    Child/Adolescent Mental/Behavioral Health:
    2 years
    Education:
    Bachelor's Degree Location:
    Gastonia, North Carolina Benefits:
    (full time staff only)
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    Paid Time Off Schedule:
    Monday to
    Friday Job Type:
    Full-time Pay:
    Starting at $20.00 and up dependent upon experience and qualifications
    Job Type:
    Full-time Expected hours: 37.5 with administrative time can have up to 40 per week
    Benefits:
    Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
    Schedule:
    7.5hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Work setting: In-person Ability to commute/relocate: Gastonia, NC 28054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
    Education:
    Bachelor's (Required) in a Human Services related field
    Experience:
    Mental Health:
    2 years minimum with Behavioral Mental Health (Required)
    Work Location:
    In person
    Job Type:
    Full-time Pay:
    From $20.00 per hour
    Benefits:
    Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
    Education:
    Bachelor's (Required)
    Experience:
    working with students in a therapeutic setting: 2 years (Required)
    Work Location:
    In person