School-Based Child & Adolescent Day Treatment Specialist

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and 14 paid holidays

Educational loan repayment programs

Career development

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in New Hanover County, NC is seeking a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join our Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team.

This full-time role supports students in school and community settings, delivering therapeutic interventions and shaping treatment plans. You will work with families, schools, and community partners, facilitate team meetings, and maintain clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field is required.
• Two years post-bachelor’s experience with mental health populations.
• Meets NC requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 as a Mental Health Qualified Professional.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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

Mental health experience

Two years post-bachelor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in New Hanover County, NC is seeking a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join our Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team.

This full-time role supports students in school and community settings, delivering therapeutic interventions and shaping treatment plans. You will work with families, schools, and community partners, facilitate team meetings, and maintain clinical documentation.