BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES (BHIS) PROVIDER

There is a HIRING BONUS for the successful candidate.

ATTENTION: Turning Point Evaluation, INC is located in WINTERSET, IOWA.  This is a TRAVELING POSITION, going to the client's home and will primarily focus their efforts within the counties of Madison, Adair, Union, and Clarke.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The BHIS Provider provides Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) by educating clients and parents on healthy ways to manage the children’s mental health needs preferably within the natural family environment. The BHIS Provider will teach children and their families in using healthy coping and communication skills. The BHIS Provider will instruct families in coping with stresses involved in dealing with children’s behaviors. The BHIS Provider will assist the family and child in gaining an understanding of the youth’s mental health needs. The BHIS Provider will assess family dynamics, including family strengths and present problems. The BHIS Provider will collaborate with families and involved parties to ensure long-term success with families and provide progress reports on the child’s improvement.

The BHIS Provider develops a healthy working relationship with parents and maintains consistent contact with children and families. The BHIS Provider is responsible for attending weekly supervision and monthly staff development and departmental meetings. The BHIS Provider is expected to complete documentation of service provision in a timely fashion and adhere to the accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines. Must obtain 24 hours of child mental health training hours the first year of employment and 12 hours of child mental health training each consecutive year of employment thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicant must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences field, plus one (1) year of experience in child mental health services or 20 hours of child mental health training; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in the non-social services field, plus two (2) years of experience in child mental health services or 30 hours of child mental health training.
• Have knowledge and experience in the treatment of children with mental health needs, including those with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED).
• Have knowledge and experience in teaching skills in Coping, Communication, Healthy Relationship, Social, and Age Appropriate abilities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the existing local array of services and community resources available to families.
• Must pass child abuse, dependent adult abuse, sex offender and criminal records checks.
• Current automobile insurance coverage meeting Iowa’s mandatory insurance laws with an acceptable driving record including a valid State of Iowa motor vehicle license.
• Exceptionally effective organizational, written, listening and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) programs, and E-mail at a highly proficient level.
• Excellent time and stress management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.