Qualified Professional Mental Health

Job Description

Role: Qualified Professional

Department: Operations Job Code: Full-Time

Location: Partially Remote

Reports to: VP Operations and Special Projects Pay Grade: $50-60,000 annually

FLSA Code: Exempt

Employees Supervised/Directed: Paraprofessionals/Certified Peer Support Specialists

About The Job

Essential Functions of the Qualified Professional

Crandell's Enterprises Inc (CEI) is North Carolina’s #1 group home health care company, is currently searching for a Qualified Professional (QP). The Qualified Professional (QP) role is part of the health care team in Pitt County and Wake County.The QP provides direct or general care to mental health patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a supervisory Qualified Professional (QP) and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The QP Director manages other QPs who assist paraprofessionals with their patients, patients' families, staff and other support staff to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care in alignment with the mission and vision of CEI.

Qualified Professional Role

A QP typically works in mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services, acting as a coordinator or supervisor for patient care. Duties may include:

Supervise the daily activities of the Paraprofessionals and/or Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) who work directly with clients

Provide training, assessments, or service directives; and supervision and intervention techniques to improve client outcomes.

Provide input employee performance evaluations along with disciplinary recommendations to the QP.

Supervise and oversee Paraprofessional and CPSS staff schedules.

Qualified Professional additional responsibilities include:

• Patient Assessment and Planning: Assessing clients' needs, developing, and implementing individualized service plans.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Ensuring accurate and thorough documentation of care, tracking client progress, and maintaining up-to-date case files.
• Client Advocacy: Acting as a liaison between clients, families, and healthcare providers to advocate for client needs and ensure access to services.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring services comply with relevant regulations and standards, preparing reports, and participating in audits as necessary. Oversee implementation of Supervision and Activity Plan for CPSS, House Manager, MH CA.
• Attend and coordinate weekly training according to the supervisor and scheduling.
• Attend and coordinate required staff training according to the NCDHHS requirements.
• Meet and provide brief assessment of new admission within 72 hours of client admission.
• Communicate and document caseload interactions within 30 days of intake and every 90 days thereafter (minimum)
• Review client charts at minimum of 2 days per week
• Submit Monthly Client and Staff Reports.
• Attend weekly caseload review and provide supplemental information to the clinical team. Assist with data compilation for Surveys.
• Additional POC (point of contact) during crisis, accident, or incident.
• Provide assistance with daily documentation, Lauris inputs and monthly reports.
• Review and discuss progress notes and goals with the clients.
• Review personal care plans with staff.
• Coordinate and/or attend Treatment Team meetings and provide updates and feedback.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications For The Qualified Person

• Minimum Education: Human Services Graduate level degree
• Minimum Experience: 1 Year in Mental Health, Social Service
• Minimum Field of Expertise: 2 years’ experience
• Preferred Education: MS in human services or related studies
  
  

SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion with confidential matters.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with others to gather information.
• Proficient in MS Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across the organization
  
  

Pay, Benefits and Perks for a QP

Healthcare Options - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary insurances

401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment

Earn PTO for every quarter of perfect attendance

All are welcome!

CEI values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an

equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on

the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are

encouraged to apply.

EEO Statement

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state,

federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring,

Placement, Promotion, Transfers, Compensation, Benefits, Training, Programs, Reductions In

workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for

employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their

employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class")

including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital

status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender

identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

Company Description

Crandell’s Enterprises Inc. offers premier residential care for individual suffering from mental disorder, chemical dependence, and developmental disabilities.

Crandell’s Enterprises Inc. offers premier residential care for individual suffering from mental disorder, chemical dependence, and developmental disabilities.