Qualified Professional/ Therapist (Part- Time)

Abiding Path LLC; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abiding Path Mental Health Residential (APMHR) in Charlotte, NC seeks a part-time Therapist/Qualified Professional to deliver weekly individual therapy to four teen residents in a licensed residential setting. You will build each resident’s PCP with the treatment team and family, and lead progress interventions to meet goals.

You will coordinate intake, reauthorization paperwork, CFT meetings, and linkages to services.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• Active NC associate-level license (LCMHCA/LCSWA/LMFTA) in good standing; fully licensed clinicians welcome.
• License meets 10A NCAC 27G .0104 Qualified Professional definition.
• Approved clinical supervision arrangement on file for associates.

Aufgaben

• Provide weekly individual therapy for 4 residents using trauma-informed approaches.
• Develop each resident's PCP with her, family/guardian, and treatment team; update as goals change.
• Lead weekly progress interventions tied to PCP goals and track progress.
• Provide psychoeducation, coping-skills training, and family sessions as needed.
• Complete session notes, progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, and safety plans on time.

Kenntnisse

Linkage to services

Trauma-informed interventions

CBT/TF-CBT/DBT

Psychoeducation

Crisis intervention

Family collaboration

Medicaid knowledge

Ausbildung

Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field

Active NC associate-level clinical license (LCMHCA/LCSWA/LMFTA)

Fully licensed clinician (LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT/psychologist) welcome

Approved clinical supervision on file (associates)

Jobbeschreibung

Organization: Abiding Path Mental Health Residential (APMHR), Charlotte, NC

Title: Qualified Professional (QP) / Therapist

Pay: $40 per hour

Retention bonus: $1,500 annually

Schedule: Part-time, 10–15 hours per week, plus on-call crisis rotation

Caseload: 4 clients

Population: Teen girls in a licensed residential treatment setting

Reports to: Owner / Executive Director

Abiding Path is hiring a part-time Therapist / Qualified Professional (QP) to provide individual therapy for the adolescent girls in our care. You will build each resident's Person-Centered Plan (PCP) with her and her team, then lead weekly progress interventions that move her toward those goals. As the QP, you will also coordinate her care: intake and reauthorization paperwork, Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings, and linkage to outside services.

APMHR is a trauma-informed program that does not use restraint or seclusion. Every clinical team member is expected to lead with verbal and therapeutic de-escalation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and licensure (required)

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related human services field.
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina associate-level clinical license in good standing, such as LCMHCA, LCSWA, or LMFTA. A fully licensed clinician (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or licensed psychologist) is also welcome.
• Holding this license meets the Qualified Professional definition in 10A NCAC 27G .0104.
• An approved clinical supervision arrangement on file with the licensing board (associate licensees only).

Experience (required)

• At least one year of experience working with children or adolescents with mental health or behavioral needs. Experience in residential, group home, or intensive in-home settings is preferred.

Other requirements

• Current or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire: CPR/First Aid and an approved de-escalation curriculum (e.g., CPI).
• Clear criminal background check, health care personnel registry check, and driving record as required for licensed facilities.
• Valid NC driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to enroll and credential with Healthy Blue and other NC Medicaid plans as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ensures linkage and consultation with clinically appropriate services, stakeholders, natural supports, and community resources to drive positive client outcomes.
• Delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions for adolescents (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills).
• Leads psychoeducation and coping-skills groups suited to adolescent developmental levels.
• Writes clear, person-centered PCPs and goal-linked progress notes that support medical necessity.
• Assesses risk and supports crisis intervention using verbal de-escalation and safety planning.
• Communicates and collaborates well with families, guardians, DSS, schools, and managed care staff.
• Knows NC Medicaid service definitions, 10A NCAC 27G rules, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 as they apply to this setting.

Essential Job Duties

Therapist duties

• Provide weekly individual therapy for each of your 4 assigned residents, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• Develop each resident's Person-Centered Plan (PCP) with her, her family or guardian, and the treatment team, and update it as goals are met or needs change.
• Plan and deliver weekly progress interventions tied to PCP goals, and track each resident's progress toward them.
• Provide psychoeducation, coping-skills training, and family sessions as clinically indicated.
• Complete session notes, progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, and safety plans within required timeframes.

Qualified Professional duties

• Coordinate paperwork for new admissions and reauthorizations so they are submitted on time and complete.
• Participate in monthly team meetings and treatment-planning tasks, including Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and PCP reviews.
• Ensure linkage and consultation with clinically appropriate services and resources (psychiatry, primary care, school, DSS, and natural supports).
• Complete authorization documentation and NC-TOPPS forms within required timeframes.
• Provide clinical guidance to direct care staff on carrying out PCP goals and behavior strategies.

Shared duties

• Assist with crisis interventions and serve on the on-call crisis rotation schedule.
• Report incidents and suspected abuse or neglect as required by law and APMHR policy.
• Attend required trainings and clinical supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision, Schedule & Working Conditions

• Hours: 10–15 hours per week, scheduled to cover treatment-team meetings, CFTs, and therapy sessions. Some evening hours may be needed to meet with families and residents after school.
• On-call: Participates in the crisis on-call rotation. Frequency and response expectations are set in APMHR's on-call policy.
• Clinical supervision: Associate licensees must maintain board-required clinical supervision with an approved, fully licensed supervisor. APMHR will confirm at hire whether supervision is provided internally or arranged externally.
• Setting: Residential home and community settings. May require driving to meetings, schools, and appointments.
• Physical demands: Ability to sit, stand, and move about the facility, and to respond quickly during a crisis.

About Abiding Path

Abiding Path Mental Health Residential is a licensed residential treatment program in Charlotte, NC, serving adolescent girls. We are trauma-informed, restraint-free, and built around each young woman's own goals.