Qualified Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the "Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult" or "QMHP-A and the Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee will provide direct Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) that implement a service plan, that provides structure, support, and services to clients. These services are provided by agency policies.

Position Qualifications:

The Mental Health Skill Building Counselor should be registered with the Board of Counselors as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult (QMHP-A) or a Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T).

Position Responsibilities:

Provides direct, Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) to identified clients (Ensure that the required LMHP documents have been gathered and completed to ensure that the Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult (QMHP-A), and Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T),

1. and all involved parties can participate in the preparation of treatment plans and updates.
2. Assists in the planning of services.
3. Provides clients with day-to-day skills/education as well as support to assist clients in meeting their day-to-day obligations.
4. Models and teaches problem-solving techniques.
5. Provides a variety of interventions in the client’s home and community as appropriate and necessary. These interventions may be behavioral, financial, and from a mental health skill-building
6. Provides linkage to community-based services and support; provides advocacy and support for the client.
7. Coordinates scheduling of appointments, as needed.
8. Coordinates services, as needed, and Link Crisis plan to appropriate mental health provider
9. Is responsible for the proper and timely documentation of all information required by the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) and HARMONY1, LLC Mental Health Services,
10. Maintains regular and ongoing contact with referring agencies, as well as other agencies involved in client
11. Actively coordinates and plans discharge and aftercare plans with the referring agency.
12. Attends interagency meetings, as necessary.
13. Attends and participates in team meetings.
14. Attends and participates in orientation, in-service training, and conferences as scheduled.
15. Attending supervision.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
17. Driver's License w/current inspection and vehicle auto insurance acceptable driving record

Attend and participate in new employee orientation, in-service training, and conferences as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned. Receive ongoing training throughout the year, maintain and keep current all first aid and CPR training requirements, "Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult" or "QMHP-A”, Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T) “staff will be trained in Therapeutic Options (behavioral intervention training). All applicants must complete an employment application, have a valid Driver's License w/acceptable driving record, undergo, and pass a background check, and provide references.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of human services system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Community resources and activities
• Capabilities and limitations of Individuals
• Service requirements/limitations
• Legal/Human rights pertinent to the programs
• Mandated Reporting
• Full understanding of mental illnesses
• Knowledge and understanding of behavioral issues amongst related populations and behavioral techniques.
• Crisis management
• Importance of professional therapeutic Individual relationship and rapport

Harmony 1, LLC provides 1-on-1 support to individuals with mental health challenges to help them achieve independence in the community. Licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, we deliver mental health skill-building services designed to help individuals acquire and maintain functional skills, behaviors, and self-management strategies for community stability across the Hampton Roads area.

Company Description

Harmony 1, LLC provides 1-on-1 support to individuals with mental health challenges to help them achieve independence in the community. Licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, we deliver mental health skill-building services designed to help individuals acquire and maintain functional skills, behaviors, and self-management strategies for community stability across the Hampton Roads area.