RIP Professional Resource Consultant

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the lead behavior specialist for the Regional Intervention Program (RIP), a parent-implemented, professionally-supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behaviors.

• Support program operation: support appropriate scheduling of program activities for families; empower enrolled families to utilize their learned skills for optimal program operation; conduct treatment conferences, collect, record, and analyze data from parent and child observations; maintain rater reliability for model fidelity; provide coaching and support to families implementing learned skills; review intake and program paperwork with families; trouble-shoot problems that arise during program; assist in covering tasks of absent staff as needed (e.g. parent educator, classroom coordinator, etc.)
• Maintain case responsibility for assigned families: facilitate enrollment process from intake through discharge; prepare and monitor data on child behavior, write classroom behavior programs, track family's progress in treatment and enter data for family and program reporting purposes; write or review treatment plans/Family Objectives plans and reports; participate in debriefing and case staffing meetings to prepare for family and program needs; document treatment progress and plans; provide consultation to childcare or school when requested; refer for additional services when indicated; provide liaison services to graduated families upon request
• Participate in meetings and trainings: actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings; complete Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) trainings; attend regularly scheduled in-service trainings and community presentations at RIP; participate in goal-orientated action group(s)
• Miscellaneous administrative duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge and experience in working with young behavior disordered children and their families.

Minimum Education Level:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields (Early Childhood) Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education. Graduates of the RIP program preferred.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school, successful completion of a Regional Intervention Program recognized by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and two years of work experience in mental health, child development, social work, or other related acceptable field.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Experience working with young children and their families is preferred.

Required Certification/Licensure: N/A

Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing 20

Squatting 10

Kneeling 10

Bending 10

Sitting 45

Driving 5

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.