Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP-CS

Job Description

Job Description

Qualified Mental Health Professional – Community Services (QMHP-CS)New Horizon Community Care (NHCC)$25–$27/hr • Full Benefits • Dallas/Fort WorthNew Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is seeking compassionate and motivated Qualified Mental Health Professionals – Community Services (QMHP-CS) to join our growing behavioral health team in Texas.This is an opportunity to use your education, experience, and passion for behavioral health to provide meaningful community-based services to individuals and families.About the PositionAs a QMHP-CS, you will work directly with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and their families. You will provide guidance, mentorship, behavioral health interventions, skill development, and community-based support designed to promote personal growth, resilience, and greater independence.You will collaborate with clinicians, families, treatment teams, and community partners to help clients work toward their behavioral health and treatment goals.What You'll DoProvide individualized behavioral health support and interventions.Conduct initial assessments to understand clients' behavioral health needs.Help clients develop positive coping strategies and manage emotions and stressors.Provide evidence-based interventions addressing behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational activities.Teach and reinforce social, emotional, relationship, and independent living skills.Build therapeutic relationships with clients and families.Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.Collaborate with clinicians, families, treatment teams, and community partners.Advocate for clients and assist with accessing appropriate community resources.Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health crises.Develop safety plans and provide follow-up support when appropriate.Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.Participate in CFT, ART, clinical supervision, and staff meetings as scheduled.Safely transport clients in company vehicles as required.We're Looking for Someone WhoIs compassionate, patient, professional, and comfortable working independently in community settings. Successful candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.Minimum QualificationsCandidates must meet the qualifications established for the QMHP-CS position, including:Must be at least 21 years old.Valid, unrestricted Texas driver's license.Ability to meet Texas State/FBI fingerprint and other background-check requirements.Bachelor 's degree from an accredited college or university with qualifying coursework equivalent to a major in a related field, including areas such as:PsychologySocial WorkCounselingSociologyHuman Growth and DevelopmentNursingEarly Childhood/Early Childhood InterventionOther qualifying fields identified in the position requirementsCandidates must also complete and maintain required ANSA/CANS certifications in accordance with Texas requirements.Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.Work EnvironmentThis is a community-based position that may provide services in homes, schools, recreational centers, outreach programs, and other locations where clients and families receive services.The position requires transporting clients in company vehicles. Flexibility may be necessary to accommodate client and family needs, including evening and weekend availability.Make an Impact With NHCCAt NHCC, you'll have the opportunity to use your professional skills in a role where you can see the impact of your work. You'll help individuals and families build coping skills, strengthen relationships, access resources, and make meaningful progress toward their behavioral health goals.If you're looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply! Employment with New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Depending on the position, program, and regulatory requirements, screening may include criminal history and fingerprint-based background checks, abuse/neglect and misconduct registry checks, federal and state exclusion screenings, verification of education and professional credentials, employment and reference verification, motor vehicle record review for positions requiring driving, and other screenings required by applicable licensing, regulatory, or funding authorities.NHCC maintains a drug-free workplace. Positions providing behavioral health services and/or involving client care, supervision, transportation, or other safety-sensitive responsibilities may require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with NHCC policy and applicable law. Applicants and employees may also be subject to additional drug and/or alcohol testing as permitted by law and NHCC policy.An offer of employment may be contingent upon the applicant meeting all applicable background, credentialing, screening, and eligibility requirements for the position.Equal Employment Opportunity: NHCC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.