Qualified Professional (QP) – Adolescent Residential Program

Graceful Path Youth Home, Inc. – Gastonia, North Carolina
Full-Time | Hybrid (On-Site & Remote)

About Us:
Graceful Path Youth Home, Inc. is an emerging residential program dedicated to providing structured, trauma-informed care for adolescent females ages 13–17. Our focus is on creating a stable, supportive environment that promotes growth, accountability, and healing through individualized service planning and consistent staff engagement.

We are seeking a Qualified Professional (QP) to support program development, clinical oversight, and compliance readiness as we move toward full operational status. The ideal candidate will bring experience, professionalism, and strong knowledge of North Carolina residential service standards.

Position Summary

The Qualified Professional (QP) provides clinical and compliance oversight in alignment with 10A NCAC 27G .0104 standards and local LME/MCO requirements. The QP ensures all service planning, documentation, and supervision meet quality and regulatory expectations. This position requires a minimum of 10 in-person hours per week for on-site engagement with staff, client service review, and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Compliance

• Review and sign treatment and service plans, progress notes, and related documentation for compliance with state and LME/MCO standards.
• Provide weekly supervision to direct care and support staff, documenting all supervisory contacts.
• Monitor adherence to client rights, confidentiality, and safety standards.
• Participate in internal audits, training, and program quality reviews.
• Maintain familiarity with 10A NCAC 27G .5600C and related regulations governing 24-hour residential services.

Client & Program Support

• Oversee assessments and ensure individualized plans are timely, goal-oriented, and clinically appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and ensure effective communication with guardians, DSS, and service providers.
• Review and update service plans following behavioral incidents or significant changes in client status.
• Provide clinical direction during crisis situations and document required follow-up actions.

Crisis Response

• Respond promptly to crisis calls:
• Phone or virtual contact within 1 hour
• In-person or clinical follow-up within 2 hours if required
• Ensure written documentation within 24 hours and treatment-plan revisions within 72 hours as needed.

Training & Leadership

• Support staff development by modeling trauma-informed and evidence-based care practices.
• Provide training and guidance on documentation, crisis response, and behavior support procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Human Services field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Human Service, or Nursing).
• Two (2) years of post-bachelor’s experience providing direct services to individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of NC DHHS 10A NCAC 27G standards and LME/MCO service requirements.
• Ability to provide a minimum of 10 on-site hours weekly for supervision, documentation review, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, and professionalism.

Preferred

• Experience in a residential or group home setting.
• Familiarity with Partners Health Management, IRIS reporting, or electronic health record systems (e.g., ECP).
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention).

Schedule & Environment

• Hybrid schedule: combination of on-site and remote administrative hours.
• Must be available for after-hours crisis consultation when needed.

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Job Types: PRN, Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gastonia, NC 28052

Salary : $25 - $30