JOB PURPOSE: The Qualified Mental Health Professional is a key member of the treatment team who provides direct care skills training, rehabilitative services and coordination of care to individuals assigned to their caseload. Performs assessments and develops recovery plans in a person-centered, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate manner which supports individuals in meeting their chosen goals. Ability to build rapport and work independently are essential. Proficient use of technology to stay organized and document services timely is required.
Mental Health Professionals in Child & Adolescent Programs perform a variety of different roles based on program assignment. For Example:
Youth Empowerment Services (YES): Serve as intensive case manager for small caseloads of seriously emotionally disturbed youths. Facilitate the ?wraparound? planning process and the monthly child-family team meetings. Track progress toward goals and objectives and adjust wraparound plans as needed. This role is a community-based position with most of the time spent serving youths in the community or the child's home.