Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for FPS!

Family Preservation Services (FPS) of North Carolina has collaborated with Pathways.

FPS of NC is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Day Treatment Lead. The Day Treatment Qualified Professional [QP] is responsible for the planning, coordination of therapeutic and rehabilitative services to consumers enrolled in Day Treatment. The QP is responsible for participation in the initial and ongoing development of the client’s Person Centered Plan [PCP]; implementation and coordination of services in accordance with the PCP; ongoing assessment of the client’s needs; revisions or adjustments to the PCP as needed; ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of intervention; and, ongoing measurement of client outcomes. The QP provides case management functions, supportive counseling and skill-building interventions. The QP is also responsible for being a supportive and contributing team member to the client system, families, schools and community agencies.

Duties

Plan, coordinate and participate in initial and ongoing assessment activities.

Develop client’s PCP using Person-Centered Thinking. Revise and update client’s PCP as necessary per result of ongoing assessment activities.

Organize and facilitate regularly scheduled treatment team meetings to facilitate person-centered planning, revisions and updates. Include formal and informal supports as appropriate. Utilize System of Care Philosophy.

Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with members of the client system. Serve as an FPS Ambassador by positively representing FPS in working with individuals, families and community partners.

Ensure interventions are based on recommendations from assessment activities, are supported by documented medical necessity, and are implemented as documented in the PCP.

Provide ongoing measurement of client outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.

Provide access to all clients for psychiatric consultation and medication management

Make referrals to recommended services as appropriate and ensure continuity of care as client moves across levels of care.

Develop and implement crisis stabilization plans for clients.

Perform “first responder” duties of crisis response as assigned.

Participates in after-hours emergency services on-call rotation.

Qualifications/Licenses and/or Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field

OR

Master’s Degree in a human service field

One year minimum experience working with children and adolescents

Be available to provide services a minimum of 3 hours per day for each day that the school is in operation (standard school year), and a minimum of four (4) days per week in the summer according to the service definition. Hours of operation to include 7:30- 4:00

NC valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN NORTH CAROLINA:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or a related human services field. Has 2 years of MH/DD/SA experience providing direct service to the population served. All individuals must be credentialed as a QP by meeting the requirements specified for Qualified Professional status according to 10A NCAC 27.G.0104.

OR

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field. Has 1 year of MH/DD/SA experience providing direct service to the population served OR has contracted with a professional licensure board. All individuals must be credentialed as a QP by meeting the requirements specified for Qualified Professional status according to 10A NCAC 27.G.0104.

OR

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree or a Master’s Degree in a field unrelated to human services. Has four of years of MH/DD/SA experience providing direct service to the population served. All individuals must be credentialed as a QP by meeting the requirements specified for Qualified Professional status according to 10A NCAC 27.G.0104.

FPS is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

401 K Match 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

FPS or any its subsidiaries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.