Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional-Malvern

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness is in search of a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) to join the Malvern location team. Our full-time QBHPs provide intervention services such as: 

• Monitoring client's behavioral/mental/emotional state.
• Linking clients and families to community resources.
• Documenting clients' medically necessary services.
• Providing support to clients to maintain/improve level of functioning (may include Home Visits).
• Serving as a liaison with other service providers/involved community parties.
• Providing treatment activities consisting of specific therapeutic interventions as prescribed in the Treatment Plans.
• Teaching life skills.
• Providing transportation to clients by driving an organizational vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training and/or Experience):

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with children and adults who may be in crisis.
• Candidate must have a passion for working with people in need.
• Understand the role of cultural competence in working with the target population, their families and providers/
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must have excellent organization, telephone and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use personal computer for e-mail and electronic medical records
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS:

•   Obtain and maintain certification as Qualified Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (QBHP). This will be provided on-the-job.
•   Capacity to function effectively within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs of clients and the community.
•   Clean Driving Record and Background Check
•   Certification in CPR and Handle with Care

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly/Non-exempt

PLEASE NOTE:  WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH OUR ELECTRONIC APPLICATION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES WITH OUR  APPLICATION PROCESS,  PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO HRDEPT@OBHAW.ORG AND INDICATE FOR WHAT POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING.