Qualified Professional – School-Based

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. seeks a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join the Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team in Brunswick County, NC.

The role focuses on individual and group therapy, skill-building, and collaboration with families and schools. You will develop Person-Centered Plans, facilitate team meetings, and coordinate transitions to services while maintaining compliant documentation and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
• Two (2) years of post-bachelor’s experience working with a mental health population.
• Meets North Carolina requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 for a Mental Health Qualified Professional (QP). Two (2) years of documented experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Applicants must meet all required education and experience qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapeutic and skill-building interventions in school and community settings.
• Support behavioral functioning, coping skills, social skills, and educational success.
• Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, schools, treatment providers, and community partners.
• Provide psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use.
• Monitor client progress and coordinate transitions to appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Perform approved physical restraints when clinically necessary and in accordance with required training and organizational policy.

Skills

Therapy skills

Family collaboration

Crisis management

Accurate documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Coastal Horizons is a recognized leader in behavioral health, substance use, prevention, and community-based services across southeastern North Carolina. We are looking for a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join our Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team in Brunswick County.

Official Job Title: Child & Adolescent Day Treatment Qualified Professional
Location: Brunswick County, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

Are You Qualified?

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.

Two (2) years of post-bachelor’s experience working with a mental health population.

Meets North Carolina requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 for a Mental Health Qualified Professional (QP). Two (2) years of documented experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Applicants must meet all required education and experience qualifications.

What You’ll Do

Provide individual and group therapeutic and skill-building interventions in school and community settings.

Support behavioral functioning, coping skills, social skills, and educational success.

Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans.

Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings.

Collaborate with families, schools, treatment providers, and community partners.

Provide psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use.

Monitor client progress and coordinate transitions to appropriate services.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Perform approved physical restraints when clinically necessary and in accordance with required training and organizational policy.

Why Join Coastal Horizons?

Competitive compensation based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and 14 paid holidays

Educational loan repayment programs

Career development and growth opportunities

Employee engagement activities and resource groups

Make a Difference

Help children and families build the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed at school, at home, and in their communities.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates