Lead Education Specialist

Minimum education, training, and experience required: Must be a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher educational attainment from a regionally accredited university. Must have prior experience (minimum one year) of working with children/adolescents with MH/SA issues, and/or a combination of experience, skills, and competencies that is equivalent. Licenses or certifications required: Valid North Carolina Driver’s license which is clear of violation reflecting a poor driving record. A current NC Standard Professional License is required. Special knowledge, skill, physical requirements, or other factors: General understanding of behavioral patterns and attitudes common in varying degrees with children and adolescents in the MH/SA populations and if applicable DD population. Ability to deal patiently and fairly with staff, consumers, families, and others. Ability to maintain effective and efficient working relationships and present an atmosphere of teamwork. Consistently aware of health and safety needs for all staff and consumers. Demonstrate good oral, written, and documentation skills. Demonstrate knowledge of State and Medicaid requirements as they relate to the provision of Residential Treatment services. Training/certification in the following: General organization orientation Client’s right/HIPPA Person-centered planning Implementation of treatment Cultural awareness Specific population served Documentation requirements Crisis intervention Incident report writing Confidentiality Documentation skills Supervision CPR/FIRST AID/BLOOD BORNE EBPI Incident reporting #J-18808-Ljbffr Canyon Hills Treatment Facility, LLC