What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Specialist, Qualified Mental Health Professional position at HIGHTS Inc.?
Job Opportunity: Youth Specialist, Qualified Mental Health Professional
Location: Jackson CountyOrganization: HIGHTS, Inc. – Helping Inspire Gifts of Hope Trust and Service
About Us:HIGHTS is dedicated to empowering vulnerable youth and families in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to help youth build self-trust, connect with a caring community, and foster hope for a brighter future. Through experiential activities, community service, job training, and goal-oriented exercises, we support youth in developing essential life skills and a sense of purpose. Learn more about us at .
Position Overview:HIGHTS is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Youth Specialist, QP to join our team, serving middle school and high school students and young adults up to 21 years old in Jackson, Macon, and Haywood counties. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth and families through a variety of restorative practices including after-school skill-building, community service projects, mediation services, and substance use education.
In addition to direct client support, this position includes a significant administrative component. The Youth Specialist, QP will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation, including clinical notes, progress updates, and treatment plans, in accordance with agency and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and general administrative coordination to ensure smooth program operations.
As a Youth Specialist, QP at HIGHTS, you will have the ability to design, implement, and evaluate individualized, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating a Cognitive Behavioral Approach through strategies and measurable objectives and outcomes. You will work collaboratively with youth, families, and community partners to promote positive development, enhance coping skills, and support long-term success.
As a Youth Specialist, QP at HIGHTS, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families, all while being part of a supportive, flexible, and innovative team.
Key Qualifications:
- Education:
- Minimum of Bachelors Degree in a field other than Human Service and has 4 years of full-time, pre- or post‐bachelor's degree accumulated supervised MH/DD/SA experience with the population served.
- Bachelors Degree inhuman service field and has two years of full-time, pre- or post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised MH/DD/SA experience with the population served
- Strong commitment to serving youth and families in need
- Experience in mental health, ideally with adolescents
- Intrinsically motivated and able to take initiative as well as being committed to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
- Proficient at Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Doc, Sheets, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and data entry protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills to build rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client interactions and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Skilled in clinical documentation, progress note writing, and maintaining accurate, timely records that meet agency and compliance standards.
- Ability to manage caseloads, scheduling, and reporting requirements efficiently.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance paid at 100% for the individual
- Optional Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Match
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Scheduling
- Free Continuing Education and Wellness Benefits
- Enjoy a fun and positive work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38, $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000