Mental Health Associate Professional — Level III Residential Treatment

Job overview

The Mental Health Associate Professional role is in person at a residential treatment program in Scotland Neck, NC, with compensation of $16–$20 per hour in the listing’s salary element; the description states $19–$22 per hour based on education and qualifying experience. Family Advantage’s Level III program serves children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral needs. The Associate Professional provides direct care and therapeutic support, helps implement treatment plans, and contributes to daily residential operations. The role supports youth safety, skill development, and progress while coordinating with clinical staff and participating in service planning.

What you'll do

• Assist with day-to-day residential facility operations
• provide direct care, supervision, structure, and therapeutic support
• support paraprofessionals implementing treatment plans
• participate in service-planning and treatment-team meetings
• implement treatment goals and safety plans
• help youth develop coping, communication, social, and independent-living skills
• monitor progress and safety
• report concerns
• support crisis prevention and approved de-escalation
• complete required documentation
• transport youth when assigned
• follow confidentiality, HIPAA, client-rights, and reporting requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health associate professional

level iii residential treatment

children and adolescents

direct care

treatment plans

behavioral support

crisis prevention

scotland neck nc

family advantage

$16–$20/hr listing range

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must meet at least one North Carolina Associate Professional qualification pathway, including specified degree and experience combinations or qualifying registered-nurse status; supervision by a Qualified Professional is required as applicable.

About the employer

Family Advantage D.B.A / Navigating Day Treatment is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.