November 19, 2024

Turning Point Family Services

Charlotte

FULL TIME

Qualified Professional, Day Treatment

Turning Point Family Service is looking for a QP for day treatment services at our KIPP Elementary site located in Charlotte. This position will follow KIPP operating hours 7:15am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri. If you have experience with direct care with clients with mental health needs, please apply. We are looking for individuals that like working in a team setting. Turning Point offers full benefits and full time salary for this position.The salary range is mid 40's and is dependent on experience. Please see below for Job description.

Position Summary:

The Qualified Professional, Day Treatment provides therapeutic behavior management and skill building services to clients in the Day Treatment program. The focus will be on achieving developmentally appropriate goals and to reintegrate the individual back into school. Plan and implement therapeutic elements of the Day Treatment program including interventions and activities to support symptom stability, increase client ability to cope, teach client how to relate to others, provide support, sustain recovery and enhance the clients capacity to function in an inclusive setting or be maintained in community-based services. Work with school personnel, program staff and other professionals in facilitating implementation of client treatment plans. Maintain the confidentiality of client and program information. Assist the Site Manager as required.

Qualifications:

Education

Years of Related Experience

Minimum

Preferred

Minimum

Preferred

High School Graduate / Equivalent

0-1

Professional Certification

1-3

x

Technical School / 1 Year College

3-5

Technical School / 2 Years College / Associates Degree

5-8

Bachelors Degree

x

8-10

Masters Degree

10+

Advanced Licensure

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

Education: Bachelors Degree in the Human service field.
Work experience: A minimum of two (2) years of documented clinical experience working with the population served is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of community resources; communication skills (written and verbal); background/training/experience, competencies in the use of a personal computer (word processing/excel), e-notes, photocopier and fax machine; organizational abilities; prioritization skills; flexibility; ability to multitask; ability to develop productive relationships; ability to produce in a fast-paced environment, ability to develop responsible decisions and exercise sound judgment. Takes direction well and demonstrates initiative.
Travel Requirements: Service is delivered in school setting.

Essential Job Duties

% of Time

Be present in the school with clients during school hours. Provide crisis intervention and treatment to client in school setting as needed to foster positive behavior in the classroom. Provide crisis intervention and treatment to client in school setting as needed to foster positive behavior in the classroom. Crisis response maybe after done outside the classroom or after school hours. Educate family members regarding daily progress of client, mental health issues, existing community services, and act as an advocate in connecting family members to these services. Sets parameters and implements positive behavior supports.

40%

2.

Actively participate in the development of Person-Centered Plans in conjunction with school personnel, social services professionals, assigned client(s) and their families. Complete and maintain up-to-date client records according to TPFS standards and prepare the necessary reports and file the client documents in a timely and accurate manner.

25%

3.

Complete required documentation in a timely fashion.

15%

4.

You are required to consistently follow the conduct policies and daily operating procedures of your assigned school. Manages behaviors and maintains discipline in accordance with program procedures.

10%

5.

Provide NCI compliant restraint as a last resort if client is a danger to others or self and least restrictive interventions have been exhausted.

5%

6.

Other duties as assigned/required

5%

Guidance Requirement: Indicate the degree to which the position is guided by the Supervisor/Manager
(Check One)

Direct supervision given. Specific / Detailed instructions provided.

Procedures well established. Few decisions made. Supervisor readily available as needed.

x

Independent judgment necessary. Supervisor is usually available.

Little to no guidance provided by supervisor on daily basis.

Physical Effort Requirement: (Check One)

Little/no physical effort

Physical Effort found in normal office environment

x

Occasional physical effort (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, etc.)

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g. lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)