CAMHD Mental Health Paraprofessional

Hawaii Behavioral Health has an opening for a CAMHD
Paraprofessional in Oahu. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing organization, a Paraprofessional role with Hawaii Behavioral Health could be the position for you!

At Hawaii Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.

"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...

Hawaii Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.

To improve the health and well‑being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.

To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawaii through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.

Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment

Works with families regarding concrete issues that impact upon psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, family situations or any other mental health issues that might be affecting the child’s ability to function successfully in both home, education and community settings. Implements each youth’s therapeutic treatment plan under direction of supervisor and therapist.

• To provide behavior support services to families and children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in therapeutic services as well as case management when appropriate
• Our Paraprofessional 2 (Para2) services will follow a strengths‑based model that will support and build skills that will help the child and family function autonomously and successfully.
• The Paraprofessional 2 will support MHTP goals created by the MHP/ QMHP to assist the youth and family in reaching successful outcomes.
• The Paraprofessional 2 will implement therapeutic activities identified by the MHP/ QMHP which are beneficial to youth family.

• Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited university in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, education, or special education or;
• Associate's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, education, or special education with one year of experience or;
• High school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with youth with a mental health diagnosis and/or special needs.

• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Able to give and receive instruction or direction to/from others.
• Able to respond effectively to the varied needs of the students, families, CAMHD staff and other multidisciplinary team members.

• This position is subject to an annual criminal background investigation and fingerprinting. Continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions
• This position requires to be credentialed by Hawaii Department of Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division
• This position requires certification of an annual TB examination
• Current First/Aid & CPR certification
• Valid and current Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance

• Requires routine contact with supervisor.
• Requires contact both inside and outside the organization. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion is required.
• Requires regular contact with subordinates, other departments, and persons and organizations outside the organization to supply or seek information and reports.

• Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis
• Able to frequently stand, sit and walk
• Be…