Community Based Qualified Mental Health Professional

This position is full time based on a 32–40-hour work schedule. Hours are flexible Sunday -Saturday 8-8p.m.  

Seeking an individual to work in our Mental Health Skill-building (MHSS), Intensive In Home (IIH) program and/or Crisis Programs. Candidates will be working with adults with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use as well the children with behavioral problems so severe that they are at risk for out of home placement or recently placed back into the home from out of home placement. This is a community-based role that requires providing services in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a caseload of 4 clients from either program


• Development and implementation of individualized service plans with on-going documentation of progress


• Linking individuals to community resources as needed


• Case coordination with agencies


• Training individuals on daily living skills


• Completing supervision with clinician as well as attending staff meetings and trainings.


• Complete and submit daily progress notes.


• Provide individual and family therapeutic sessions and interventions as outlined in the individualized service plan.


• Provide on-call crisis intervention services to IIH clients as necessary.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other community agency professionals by working cooperatively with these community professionals.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to write reports, maintain consumer records, and develop effective service plans and strategies to meet identified needs.


• Ability to manage time and work independently 


• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and colleagues. 


• Ability to work as a team and be a valuable asset to the organization 


• Ability to participate in mandatory supervisions and staff meetings/trainings. 


• Assist in opportunities through community linkages and social networks. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to all relevant regulations and agency requirements.

• Certification of CPR, First Aid, and agency approved behavior management techniques within the first month of employment and maintained thereafter.

• Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license, have successful CPS and Background check clearance, verification of pre-employment physical with results from TB screening.

Education and Experience:

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in the human services field and at least one year of clinical experience working with children.
  


• Must be registered as QMHP or QMHP Trainee through the VA Board of Counseling


• A minimum of one year working with adults/children with severe diagnosis


• Candidates must be comfortable working independently in the field, traveling to various service locations, and supporting individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.

Benefits include but are not limited to flexible work hours, on the job training, insurance for full time employees, and supplemental insurance benefit packages, fun working environment, computer availability and much more!