QMHP or QMHP-T - $5K hiring bonus - NEW Crisis Receiving Center

Job Description Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), with full-time benefits *This posting is for NIGHT SHIFT: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, 12.5-hour shifts, 3 days per week* Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501 $5000 Hiring Bonus for CRC QMHP or CRC QMHP-T, active as of 04/08/2026: $5000 Total, paid in three (3) installments; $2000 upon receipt of the following: Background clearances, including fingerprint background check, Acceptable drug screen results, Satisfactory references; $1500 upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) month probationary period; $1500 upon completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment, with a satisfactory performance evaluation. This hiring bonus is applicable to new hires only, or otherwise, individuals not having been employed for a minimum of 1 year from the date application is received. Position Summary The Clinician QMHP or QMHP-T provides a variety of essential services for the adult 23-hour observation, residential stabilization unit, and detox program. Direct services are provided to clients in both an individual and group format and include, crisis intervention, care coordination, skills restoration and education, symptom and behavior management. Clinicians-QMHP also provide collaborative communication with treatment team members, treatment planning and discharge planning. These services are provided in order to help clients in a state of psychiatric crisis achieve stability in order to successfully transition back into the community and avoid inpatient hospitalization Required Education and Experience Requirements for QMHP: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree). Experience: One year of relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated knowledge skills and abilities. Prefer experience working with the population to be served. Credential: Qualified Mental Health Professional Requirements for QMHP-T: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree). No professional experience required. Candidates must meet criteria for registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-Trainee. Applicants who are not currently registered may be hired contingent upon: Completion of required employer-provided training (if applicable), and Submission of QMHP-Trainee registration to the Virginia Board of Counseling within six (6) weeks of hire, and current QMHP-T registration is preferred. Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual treatment and access to community resources. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards. Knowledge of and adherence to licensure regulations related to services provided Knowledge of and adherence to Horizon policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate response or techniques. Ability to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans. Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representative in the community. Ability to communicate clinical finding related to clients to both internal and external audiences. Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed. Willi #J-18808-Ljbffr Horizon Behavioral Health