A unique treatment facility where Youth and families find Hope!

We are Changing lives, saving families.

Are you passionate about serving others?

Are you ready to make a difference in adolescent Lives?

Job Details

General Summary:

This position works under the direction of the QRTP-Lead Therapist. Plans and coordinates after-care, discharge and placement of QRTP patients and their families/guardians under the direction of the Clinical Therapist. Works with the Clinical Therapists to provide case management services. This is a safety sensitive position when in direct contact with patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides case management services for assigned families.

• Confers with parents/guardians and Clinical Therapists for an initial assessment of discharge needs of patients.

• Coordinates discharge plans with multi-disciplinary team attending QRTP staffing and presents plans to DCFS, court, etc.

• Serves as a liaison between Youth Home and the PASSE's.

• Maintains regular contact with DCFS, assisting in finding appropriate placement for patients by participating in all transitional phone calls for patients.

• Serves as a family advocate with other agencies that provide services, including but not limited to, juvenile court, schools, DCFS and others.

• Maintains accurate documentation to ensure compliance with accreditation and auditing standards.

• Schedules aftercare services and appointments for patients who are leaving treatment.

• Assists patients in identifying and contacting appropriate community resources.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, licensed associates and the general public

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Basic understanding of calculation of figures

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required. Past experience in mental health and utilization of community resources is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Team members are required to sit, stand, talk, see, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to personally restrain patients. Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Compassion | Dedication | Professionalism | Teamwork | Trust

Exceptional Benefits! May include but are not limited to:

12 paid holidays • Paid time off (PTO) • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Flexible spending account deduction for medical/dependent care expenses Life and long-term disability insurance • Short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement plan and planning (403(b) • Cancer and accident insurance
Free, convenient parking • Free meals on campus
College Savings Section 529 option • Free CEUs and other training offered

OUR MISSION

The Mission of Youth Home, Inc. is to equip and empower youth, adults, and families to become healthier and contributing members of the community by providing compassionate emotional and behavioral health care.

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1966, Youth Home, Inc., located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a private non-profit mental health provider. In the mid-1980's, Youth Home's program developed into a medical model directed by child and adolescent psychiatrists. Our continuum of care includes adolescent intensive residential and qualified residential treatment, specialty tracks, and school-based services, as well as outpatient services for individuals of all ages. Youth Home, Inc. is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest accrediting body for healthcare providers. Youth Home addresses a need in the State of Arkansas for quality healthcare for individuals and families.

OUR VALUES

Compassion Care and concern at the heart of all we do.

Trust - Relationships mean everything.

Dedication - Committed with our whole heart.

Professionalism - Everything with excellence and integrity.

Teamwork - One team, one heart, one mission.