Family Development Specialist - Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll grow with us through meaningful development opportunities, be well with us through programs that support your whole self, and know that you belong with us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Responsibilities

The Family Development Specialist supports clients and families by developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and linking them to necessary services. This role involves effective communication, compliance with regulatory standards, thorough documentation, and active recruitment of new referrals.

• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for clients and families with the input of the treatment team and the Clinical Supervisor.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions, as well as skill-building, outlined in the Treatment Plan.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.
• Link clients and families with specific services and resources as identified in the treatment plan.
• Serve as a liaison with other professionals, agencies, and community resources related to the client, ensuring their needs are met in a comprehensive manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
• Actively recruit new referrals to maintain a full caseload.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for clients as required by the program.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory bodies and COA standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities as assigned, to stay current with best practices for quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, is required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with children and/or families. This experience may include internships and volunteer work.

Be well with HCA:

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.
• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
• Additional benefits include:
• Access to a Health Navigator
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub
• Tickets at Work

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!

Employment at Health Connect America and its companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

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