Associate Professional
The Associate Professional at Confidential Client provides direct care mental health support to children and adolescents, implementing treatment plans and therapeutic interventions under supervision. This full-time, entry-level role involves behavior management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with schools to deliver evidence-based mental health services in a clinical facility setting.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking Associate Professionals to join a Child & Adolescent services team in Smithfield, NC. This is a full-time, entry-level direct-care clinical role intended for non-licensed mental health professionals who want hands-on experience delivering evidence-based behavioral health support. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions under supervision
- Provide behavior management and crisis intervention for children and adolescents
- Lead or co-facilitate therapeutic groups according to established curricula
- Collaborate regularly with schools, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members
- Document client progress and participate in team meetings
- Follow site policies, safety protocols, and supervision directives from the Lead Instructor or Qualified Professional
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (candidates meeting any one of these may be considered):
- Master’s degree in a human services field with less than 1 year of post‑graduate mental health/substance use experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with less than 2 years of post‑bachelor mental health/substance use experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a non‑human‑services field with less than 4 years of relevant experience
- Meet the Associate Professional requirements per 10A NCAC 27G .0104
- At least 18 years of age, able to read, write, understand, and follow directions
- Willingness to complete required credentialing, training, and supervision for child/adolescent day treatment and partial hospitalization per DMA Clinical Coverage Policy 8A
Working conditions & supervision
- Direct-care clinical role reporting to the Lead Instructor
- Work is performed in a facility-based child/adolescent services setting (partial hospitalization / day treatment framework)
- Position involves routine interaction with minors and requires adherence to supervision and credentialing rules described above
Compensation & benefits
- Estimated salary: $61,880 per year (estimated figure from source)
- Full-time position with benefits (health and other benefits per Confidential Client policy)
- Professional development and supervision opportunities to support career growth in behavioral health
Location
- 1329 Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577 — on-site role in Smithfield, North Carolina
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