Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)

Qualified Mental Health Specialists (QMHS) are Master's-level mental health professionals who provide structured, one-on-one strength-based support to male clients at the ages of 5 and up. The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) role focuses on supporting individuals involved in the probation system by addressing mental health needs, promoting stability, supporting compliance with court-ordered conditions, and reducing recidivism through trauma-informed, community-based care.

Key responsibilities include providing one-on-one and group-based behavioral health services, delivering skill-building, role-playing, social communication, and problem-solving interventions, supporting clients in real-life community settings including schools, homes, probation and reentry programs, collaborating with external stakeholders such as school deans, case managers, and probation officers, participating in treatment team meetings and following clinical service plans, submitting timely progress notes and discharge summaries, maintaining a maximum caseload of 25 clients, attending supervision and team meetings regularly, and completing monthly professional and personal development training assigned by the GRO training department. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor, senior director, or other leadership based on the needs of business or departmental needs.

Competencies include probation & justice-involved expertise, leadership & supervision, clinical excellence, system navigation, cultural responsiveness, and crisis management.

Work setting includes field-based and site-based locations throughout Chicagoland with flexible scheduling and an invoicing-based pay structure/fee-for-service.

Qualifications include a master's degree in social work, criminal justice, counseling, psychology, or related field, no prior experience required, strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, and reliable transportation and active auto insurance required.

What we offer includes a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive and dynamic work environment committed to social impact, and opportunities for professional development and growth.