Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)

Job Description

Job Description

*Must be able to be credentialed as a QMHS within 90 days of employment*

FT, 40 hours per week

Adult Outpatient/Youth/ACT/SUD

No Weekends/Holidays

 

Works under the supervision a licensed clinician and is assigned a complex caseload with multiple and varied problems based on experience, expertise and education.  Patients with severe and persistent mental illness who are assigned may present a history of significant risk to themselves and/or others.

 

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the supervisor,  prepares and reviews periodically an  individualized service plan with the patient and assists the patient/service providers in achieving service plan objectives. Revises service plan with the patient at annual reviews and as care needs changed.
• Possesses  knowledge of community resources and coordinates all needed referrals for residential, financial, vocational, psychiatric, educational, health and counseling needs. Represents MHS to the community caregivers, citizens, and community leaders, explaining MHS policies.
• Collects patient collateral information from involved providers such as physicians, hospitals, private practitioners, Court officials and other care givers.
• With the patient,  identifies and prioritizes problems , needs and opportunities so that level of assistance can be determined.
• Charts patient’s progress in their clinical record and completes all paperwork necessary by MHS policy for professional, administrative, financial, and evaluative purposes of monitoring clinical care and of assuring efficient and effective agency operations. Ensures that the needed release forms are signed and correct.
• Maintains a professional relationship and provides face to face contacts with patients regardless of service environment (e.g. residential, inpatient).
• Screens for pain and encourages patient to follow up with a health care provider of their choice.
• Delivers mobile services which are community based.
• Engages in outreach, problem solving, advocating, crisis intervention, skills training.
• In consultation with supervisor, addresses urgent needs such as stabilization, medication, homicidal and suicidal behaviors by assisting the patient in accessing appropriate intervention.
• Presents patient cases for review with team and/or supervisor.
• Consults with other providers and community caregivers to strengthen and coordinate social intervention programming. Identifies deficits in community resources and forwards them to supervisor.
• Is responsible to deliver the number of units of service budgeted by the Vice President in order to assure the fiscal viability of MHS.
• Participates in quality improvement activities when appropriate.
• Actively assesses patients for crisis stabilization and intervenes during signs of crisis, utilizing de-escalation techniques and crisis management skills.
• Assist patients with entitlements. 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in mental/behavioral health (required) –OR-
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a social/human services related field (preferred)
• Experience with SUD/Dual Diagnosis preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Valid OH drivers license, valid auto-insurance and be able to meet the MHS liability insurance standards
• CDCA/LCDC (Preferred)
• Ability to be credentialed as a QMHS within 30 days of hiring
• NVCI 
• CPR(BLS)/First Aid 

MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment

Company Description

Mental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.

MHS addresses a host of mental and behavioral healthcare needs, such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phobias, post-traumatic stress, bi-polar, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol abuse, and addictive behaviors.

From individuals to families, and from youth to the elderly, we care to empower all people with the ability to lead productive, self-sufficient lives as valued and contributing members of our communities.

Company Description

Mental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.\r\n\r\nMHS addresses a host of mental and behavioral healthcare needs, such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phobias, post-traumatic stress, bi-polar, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol abuse, and addictive behaviors.\r\n\r\nFrom individuals to families, and from youth to the elderly, we care to empower all people with the ability to lead productive, self-sufficient lives as valued and contributing members of our communities.