What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional - Mishawaka position at Oaklawn?
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.
What We Offer for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.
What We Offer for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
- Start earning PTO the day you start
- Work life balance
- Employee assistance program
- Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
What You’ll Do as the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional:
The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is part of the interdisciplinary team which coordinates services and programs for youth with developmental/intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
- Resolution of any discrepancies or conflicts between programmatic, medial, dietary and vocational aspects (if needed) of the youth’s assessment and program.
- Follow-up on recommendations for services, equipment or programs as identified by the functional assessment
- Interacts directly with
- Clients and families - frequency varies with needs, availability of client, and level of intensity (several times per week to weekly and may include availability in the evenings and weekends).
- Residential therapists, physicians, and other employees involved in the case.
- Community agencies and providers such as: court, schools, health care providers, referrals sources, and other services.
- Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency, and/or other assigned duties.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- BA/BS Social Work/Counseling/Psychology or a related field required.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counseling or a related field preferred.
- One year experience in a social service setting working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, preferably in a residential setting.
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
