Mental Health Qualified Professional for Transition Mgmt Services

Location: Morganton NC

Position Status: Full Time

Education and Experience Required:

1. A bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work Special Education or other closely related Human Services area
2. Two (2) years of professional experience with the adult mental health population

Why apply at A Caring Alternative

• We celebrate diversity so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one anothers culture.

• Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free.

• Pride in Your Work! You can join an organization that seeks to set the standard for quality support services for people with mental illness. We hope you will find satisfaction and take pride in your work here.

• Strong Core Values! Join our values-based family-owned company with a culture that we care.

• Grow! Our strong core values include promotion and position changes for your career development.

• Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility.

• Training! Solid training is provided & paid by the company.

Benefits!We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.

• Company laptop provided for most positions
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans
• Company matching 401(k) & Roth
• 11 paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire 100 hours first year
• Major medical dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
• Company paid Life Insurance policy
• Short term & long-term insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program for free financial emotional & legal help

A Qualified Professional will work with adults as a part of a Transition Management team. The role of a Transition Management is a rehabilitation service intended to increase and restore an individuals ability to live successfully in the community by maintaining tenancy.

Job Duties include:

• Assist individuals in obtaining safe decent and affordable housing that follows his or her preferences in level of independence
• Remain available face to face or by telephone 24 hours a day 7 days a week as staff serves as the first responder in the event of crisis situations. The service site will be at any location the consumer or family needs
• Participate in community-based team approach that utilizes resources of the community consumer and treatment team to achieve positive outcomes
• Effectively use clinical and administrative supervision to improve to quality and performance of services for consumers and organizations
• Demonstrate the ability to manage an assigned caseload and meet the direct care billable productivity expectations of the organization
• Provide marketing and outreach to community organizations and other referral sources.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360 Excel Word and other basic programs.
• Valid drivers license auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks
• Provide proof of your education

Education and Experience Required:

1. A bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work Special Education or other closely related Human Services area
2. Two (2) years of professional experience with the adult mental health population

Resume must include degree earned (major & minor) graduation month & year relevant employment dates including month and year and populations served.

A Caring Alternative LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville Hickory Marion and Morganton NC. A Caring Alternative LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander Buncombe Burke Catawba Caldwell Iredell McDowell and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team Community Support Team Day Treatment Integrated Care Intensive In-Home Medication Management Outpatient Therapy and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.