Intensive In-Home Associate Professional (AP)

Overview

Join our dedicated team as an Intensive In-Home Associate Professional, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive behavioral health services directly within clients' homes. This energetic and rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families facing developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or neurodiverse conditions. You will implement individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and support families in creating positive environments that foster growth and resilience. This position is perfect for compassionate professionals eager to apply their clinical skills in a dynamic, home-based setting.

Direct Client and Family Support

• Deliver individualized interventions and skill-building activities consistent with the client’s PCP and assigned responsibilities.
• Assist children and families in developing coping strategies, communication skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Reinforce positive behavioral strategies and family routines in the home and community.
• Support caregivers in applying treatment strategies between team contacts.
• Help families identify strengths, community resources, and natural supports.
• Assist with crisis prevention, safety planning, and stabilization within the AP’s training, assigned responsibilities, and scope of practice.

Treatment Implementation

• Implement assigned interventions and activities outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitor and communicate client responses, progress, challenges, and emerging needs.
• Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings, case staffing, and treatment coordination activities.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead and QP to maintain consistency in service delivery.
• Assist with transition and discharge activities as directed.
• Report changes in client functioning and concerns that may affect treatment or safety.

Team Participation and Supervision

• Attend weekly IIH team meetings and participate in case discussions.
• Maintain regular communication with the Team Lead and QP.
• Participate in supervision according to the individualized supervision plan and applicable requirements.
• Seek guidance when clinical concerns arise or situations exceed assigned competencies.
• Complete all required training and demonstrate competencies necessary for the assigned role.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely service notes and required documentation for all services provided.
• Document interventions, duration, client response, progress toward treatment goals, and other required elements.
• Ensure documentation reflects the actual service delivered and is consistent with the treatment plan.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, NC requirements, state regulations, and agency policies.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and changes in client needs according to agency procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet the North Carolina definition and qualification requirements for an Associate Professional under applicable regulations, including 10A NCAC 27G .0104 (Section 1).
• Minimum of one year of documented experience working with children and families.
• Ability to engage effectively with children, caregivers, and community partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans, accept supervision, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health, family services, community-based treatment, or child and adolescent services.
• Experience supporting children with behavioral, emotional, or family-related challenges.
• Familiarity with crisis prevention, de-escalation, family engagement, and skill-building interventions.
• Knowledge of NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 8A and Person-Centered Planning principles.
• Interest in continued professional development and advancement within behavioral health.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to empower clients through compassionate care while developing your expertise in behavioral health services. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and a collaborative team environment. Join us in making a lasting impact—apply today!

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23