Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Innovations Community Mental Health Center is an outpatient facility where we provide case management services, group therapy (PHP and IOP), individual therapy, family therapy, and medication management for adults, adolescents, and children who suffer from mild to severe mental illness and chronic mental illnesses including chemical dependency.

At Innovations CMHC we provide a holistic and community-based approach to behavioral healthcare. Our agency is always focused on recruiting talents. We believe in building from within and growing our staff by providing an ample amount of opportunity and support. Our employees are energetic, creative, passionate and innovative. We are looking for exceptionally talented and Qualified Mental Health Professionals to join us!

Get ready for your dream job in the Mental Health Profession. One that encourages you to provide quality care service and positively impact individuals for the better.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides rehabilitative services through:
• Medically necessary supportive activities
• Provides crisis intervention, case management and psychosocial rehabilitation to adults and youths and their families
• Provides services in accordance with evidence-based practices
• Develops individualized recovery plans in collaboration with the consumer to assist in meeting the goals and objectives
• Implement recovery plans and monitor progress
• Participates in clinical supervision sessions
• Educate family members regarding existing community services, and act as an advocate in connecting family members to these services
• Services are provided in the office and in the community. Please note that some QMHP positions are primarily in the community.
• Manages an assigned caseload
• Assessment of problems in the client’s life domains posing barriers to recovery
• Assisting and linking clients to community resources to meet basic needs
• Advocating and helping the client navigate the system to support access to needed resources.
• Monitoring compliance with the treatment plan
• Educating the client regarding rehabilitative activities of daily living * Guides the client to reach goals, objectives and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborates with family members for the direct benefit of the client.
• Collaborates with referral sources and community agencies assisting the client.
• Attentive to the skills necessary to do assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Stays knowledgeable of necessity standards pertaining to services delivered.
• Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues
• Offer assistance to individuals with substance abuse issues
• Coordinate treatment plan
• Implement and review treatment plans
• Collaborate with additional treatment providers and placement agencies
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently within our EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
• Completes all notes and documentation in a timely, ethical, and high quality manner per Innovation CMHC's policies and procedures, following The Joint Commission and Medicare guidelines/standards
• Engages in timely efficient patient case conferences in conjunction with physician, staff, patients and families
• Reports any discrepancies related to therapists to immediate supervisor

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that are equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention: or a licensed registered nurse.
• Familiarity with community mental health resources
• At least three years of related experience and/or training in the field of mental health
• Must be certified in ANSA and CANS assessments
• Prior working experience as a case manager
• Routine Case Management
• Skills Training and Development
• Medication Education / Patient and Family Education
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of counseling skills and techniques
• Knowledge of mental health services and agencies
• Knowledge of mental health diagnosis
• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong leadership qualities
• Must be able to provide at least 3 professional or educational references
• Able to participate in First Aid, CPR, Verbal and Physical De-escalation Techniques Training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum insurance bodily injury liability coverage

Competencies

• Ability to problem-solve and utilize good judgment
• Ability to self-start and be a quick learner
• Ability to prioritize; strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Ability to be flexible and creative to meet the needs of consumers
• Ability to make home visits and transport consumers
• Excellent engagement skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of community resources
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to meet volume and documentation standards

At Innovations Community Mental Health Center we care about the health and safety of our employees. All applicants are required to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a background screening and a drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Innovations Community Mental Health Center is committed to creating a more diverse community and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, sex, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and Spanish.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Work Location: In person