Methodist Family Health is seeking a compassionate, relationship-centered, and resilient Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) to join our Day Treatment School team serving students in grades K–8 within an alternative educational setting. In this role, behavioral health and academic success are closely integrated to help students thrive both emotionally and academically.
We believe that behavior is communication. Rather than focusing on punishment or control, our team approaches challenges with curiosity, empathy, and a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. We are looking for professionals who see potential before problems and are committed to helping students build resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
What You'll Do
As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, you will:
- Develop supportive, therapeutic relationships with students that promote trust, safety, resilience, and emotional growth.
- Implement individualized behavioral and therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist.
- Help students develop emotional regulation, coping skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and healthy decision-making.
- Collaborate with teachers and school staff to improve engagement, increase classroom success, and reduce behavioral barriers to learning.
- Provide individual, group, family, school-based, home-based, and community-based interventions as appropriate.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute observations, recommendations, and progress updates.
- Partners with families, schools, community agencies, and support systems to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicaid and organizational requirements.
- Assist with care coordination and support families in reducing barriers to treatment.
Our Ideal Candidate
You:
- See each student's strengths before their challenges.
- Believe behavior is communication and respond with curiosity rather than punishment.
- Maintain high expectations while providing compassion, consistency, and encouragement.
- Build positive relationships with students who may have experienced trauma, adversity, or repeated school failure.
- Remain calm, patient, and emotionally regulated during challenging situations.
- Are flexible, adaptable, and organized in a fast-paced school environment.
- Enjoy collaborating with teachers, therapists, families, and community partners.
- Possess strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
Required
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Minimum of 60 college credit hours.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and detailed records.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn electronic health record system.
- Ability to meet Arkansas Medicaid requirements for QBHP certification, including required training and supervision.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, child development, or related human services field.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, at-risk youth, or individuals with behavioral health needs.
- Experience in schools, alternative education programs, residential treatment, or community mental health settings.
Additional Requirements
- Current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
- Ability to provide transportation when necessary to support treatment participation.
- Ability to perform CPI interventions and meet physical requirements of working with children in a school environment.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:
- Medical Insurance (PPO, HDHP, and HSA plan options)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible employer-sponsored plans
- 401k Retirement (including Roth option)
- Employer Match for Student Loan Repayment or 529 College Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (voluntary)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (voluntary)
- Cancer Insurance (voluntary)
- Accident Insurance (voluntary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (voluntary)
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave and School Holiday Schedule
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
Why Join Methodist Family Health?
At Methodist Family Health, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping children and families heal, grow, and succeed. You'll work alongside educators, therapists, and behavioral health professionals who believe in the power of relationships, resilience, and hope.
Every child deserves someone who believes in their potential. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Submit your application through Indeed to become part of our Day Treatment School team and help students discover their strengths, build confidence, and achieve success.
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