Qualified Mental Health Professional

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) I & II

Closing Date: December 06, 2026, or open until filled

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Chicago Office (Community-Based)

Make a Difference. Build Meaningful Connections. Change Lives.

Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a mental health clinician, therapist, social worker, or behavioral health professional who is passionate about providing person-centered, trauma-informed care and supporting clients in community-based settings.

If you value meaningful client relationships, collaborative care, and a supportive environment focused on quality behavioral health services, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Provide Comprehensive Care: Conduct person-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinical evaluations, including assessment of mental status, risk factors, strengths, needs, abilities, and client preferences.
• Support Clinical Assessment: Gather relevant clinical and historical information, assess client functioning and safety, determine appropriate service needs, and formulate diagnostic impressions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans: Partner with clients and, when appropriate, their families or significant supports to develop individualized treatment plans focused on meaningful goals, client preferences, and medically necessary services.
• Provide Therapy & Mental Health Services: Deliver outpatient therapy, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, case management, Community Support Services, treatment planning, and other behavioral health services consistent with your qualifications, licensure, and applicable standards.
• Use Evidence-Based Practices: Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapeutic interventions that are appropriate to the client and permitted by applicable regulations and funding requirements.
• Respond with Care: Address client clinical and behavioral health needs in a timely and responsive manner while maintaining a strong focus on safety, engagement, and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate for Better Outcomes: Work closely with clients, families, treatment team members, external care providers, schools, community agencies, and other service providers to coordinate care and support progress toward treatment goals.
• Document with Purpose: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing documentation, and other required records.
• Practice with Integrity: Maintain confidentiality, follow ethical standards, practice within the scope of your qualifications and Illinois licensure when applicable, and comply with Family Solutions policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Grow with Us: Participate in professional development, team meetings, quality and performance improvement initiatives, and other activities that support continuous learning and excellent client care.
• Deliver Consistent Services: Meet established productivity and quality standards while providing consistent, client-centered services. The expected productivity standard for this position is an average of 28 billable hours per week .

Why You'll Love Working at Family Solutions

• A mission-driven organization that values individuality, teamwork, and innovation
• A culture that supports collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners
• Leadership that cares about quality care, staff support, and positive outcomes
• Opportunities to grow your clinical expertise in a community-based behavioral health setting

What We're Looking For

QMHP I - Master's Level

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a Related Behavioral Health Field

• Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field required. Candidates must meet applicable education, training, and qualification requirements for the position at the time of hire.
• Experience: Experience in clinical care required; experience in an outpatient or community-based behavioral health setting is preferred .
• Clinical Skills: Ability to provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, therapy, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, case management, Community Support Services, and other behavioral health services consistent with qualifications and applicable requirements.
• Clinical Approach: Familiarity with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered behavioral health practices preferred.

QMHP II - Licensed

LPC, LSW, LMFT, or Higher-Level Illinois License

• Education: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Licensure: Current Illinois professional licensure , such as LPC, LSW, LMFT, or a higher-level applicable license , required.
• Experience: Experience in clinical care required; experience in an outpatient or community-based behavioral health setting is preferred .
• Clinical Skills: Ability to provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, case management, Community Support Services, and other clinical services within the scope of professional licensure.
• Clinical Approach: Familiarity with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered behavioral health practices preferred.

Requirements for All QMHP Positions

• Certifications: Ability to complete First Aid, CPR, verbal/physical de-escalation, and required professional development training.
• Driver's License: Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Other Requirements:
  
  • Ability to pass required background and compliance screenings
  • Ability to pass employment drug screening
  • Ability to meet Family Solutions documentation, productivity, and quality standards
• Bonus: Bilingual candidates, particularly English/Spanish , are strongly encouraged to apply!

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

We care about our team and offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees after a 90-day probationary period, including:

• Compensation:
  
  • QMHP I: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
  • QMHP II: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (50% employer-paid premium for employees and dependents)
  BCBS Medical | SunLife Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match (vested after 3 years)
• Generous PTO Program (10-25 days annually based on tenure)
• 6 Paid Holidays (including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Supplemental Insurance (disability, life, accident, critical illness, cancer coverage, and more)
• Paid New Hire Orientation Training
• Company-Branded Gear

Resume Requirements

Please ensure your resume includes all of your professional, internship, and educational experiences from the past 10 years . Additionally, please clearly identify and explain any gaps in your employment history.

Our Commitment

Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We adhere to all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and client confidentiality, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 where applicable.