Qualified Mental Health Professional

Make a Difference as a Qualified Mental Health Professional with ReDiscover Join ReDiscover’s Urgent Care Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing. Why ReDiscover? 700+ dedicated professionals Over five decades of community impact A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth About The Urgent Care Program The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (BHUCC) is the first program of its kind in the Kansas City area, providing immediate, same-day access to psychiatric evaluation and medication services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use concerns. Using a multidisciplinary, client-centered approach, the BHUCC team delivers compassionate care seven days a week - including evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure timely support when it is needed most. What You’ll Do Respond to walk-in behavioral health needs by triaging clients, assessing urgency, and prioritizing care to ensure timely evaluation and intervention in a fast-paced outpatient urgent care environment. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and crisis screenings to determine immediate clinical needs. Document assessments, interventions, treatment recommendations, and clinical encounters accurately and timely within the electronic health record. Provide brief, solution-focused therapeutic interventions and crisis stabilization services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use concerns. Develop individualized safety and stabilization plans that support clients' immediate needs and promote ongoing recovery. Collaborate with psychiatric providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate same-day evaluations, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care. Connect clients to appropriate outpatient, community-based, or higher levels of care through referrals and care coordination. Advocate for clients by identifying barriers to care and facilitating access to behavioral health, medical, and community resources. Maintain client confidentiality and deliver services in accordance with professional, ethical, organizational, and regulatory standards. Requirements Of The Position Master’s Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health). At minimum, provisionally licensed as a PLPC or LMSW in the state of Missouri. Preference given to individuals with clinical licensure in the state of Missouri as an LPC or LCSW. Two (2) years of clinical experience in direct service provision to adults and children in a mental health setting preferred. Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle Strong communication and customer service skills Comfort with electronic health records and intermediate computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and use of email) Schedule Requirements Full-time position, consisting of three (3) 12-hour shifts each week, plus one (1) 8-hour shift every other week. Urgent Care operates seven (7) days per week; candidates must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed. Grow With Us We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through training, collaboration, and meaningful work. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReDiscover