Do you have in interest in working with North Carolina's leader in children's behavioral healthcare? Alexander Youth Network needs you!

Why Join Alexander Youth Network?

Founded in 1888, Alexander Youth Network is the leading provider of children's mental and behavioral health in North Carolina and serves over 10,000 children and youth adults annually. Headquartered in Charlotte with service locations in the central, western, and Southern Piedmont regions of the state, Alexander combined a variety of treatment programs into a complete Service Array, to meet the need of our clients - wherever they are.

Our services include:

• Diagnostic Outpatient Services
• Community-based Programs
• Substance Use Treatment
• Day Treatment
• Residential Treatment

In addition to our mental health services, our programs under The Relatives (Mecklenburg) and Youth Focus (Guilford) serve youth and young adults in crisis through transitional living programs, crisis centers, a resource center in Charlotte, and a maternity home in Greensboro.

To learn more about services, please visit www.alexanderyouth.network.org.

What you would do:

Alexander Youth Network is looking for a teacher for an opportunity in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). Qualified applicants must be a NC licensed teacher with Special Education certificate. Must have BED Certification for grades K -12, and at least two years of experience working directly with the children's mental health population preferred.  Must have ability to conduct, interpret, and translate diagnostic assessments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Develop and Implement IEP plans as needed. Utilize testing and assessment data in order to modify IEP as needed
• Maintain student records in accordance with NC's procedures governing programs and Services for Children with Disabilities
• Participates in clinical staffings
• Provides quality services in accordance with Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and agency policies
• Adheres to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) protocols for restrictive interventions (RIs)
• Student Portfolios
• Education Documentation
• Completes all mandated training 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree is required, BED Certification for grades K -12, and one years(s) of pediatric mental health experience.  Must have ability to conduct, interpret, and translate diagnostic assessment.

Proficiency in MS Office applications

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Must have Bachelor's degree in special education with valid EC teaching certification in NC or equivalent degree approved by the Board of Education. Valid NC or SC Drivers License

What We Offer:

Alexander offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical with Employer-Sponsored HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Agency provided Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at no cost
• Discounts and Perks such as AAA, credit union membership, and more!

Alexander youth network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities