Qualified Mental Health Professional

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)/Clinician
- Full-Time

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

The QMHP will work in a learning environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing mental health therapy, counseling, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, case management and referrals. Their team work collaboratively to address the holistic needs of our clients, including crisis management, substance use, medication management, physical health, mental health, accessing benefits and entitlements, case management and other supportive services, either internally or through referrals to community partners.

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication
  - Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability
- What you will be doing:

Assessment, Evaluations & Treatment Planning

• Conduct and document a holistic, trauma informed, relevant and compliant Integrated Assessment (e.g. IM+CANS), which may include a mental status exam, LOCUS and supporting assessment tools/metrics that lead to a recommended diagnosis, to be confirmed by an appropriately licensed individual.
• Evaluate clients for risk of harm and respond appropriately, including through development of safety plans.
• Utilize and/or assist clients in completing other metric-based evaluations to assess symptomology.
• In collaboration with the client and their identified support network, develop and document an integrated, individualized treatment plan based on the assessment to recommend appropriate services to move the client toward their identified goals.
• Based on client need or in compliance with regulations, review client's Integrated Assessment and Treatment Plan (IATP).

Service Delivery

• Provide appropriate evidence based behavioral health approaches, including for co-occurring substance use disorders and crisis intervention, in different formats, (individual, family, group), as indicated on each client's Integrated Assessment & Treatment Plan (IATP), staying within the scope of your practice.
• Services and support are to be provided in ways that respect each client's dignity and are compliant with payer, licensing or accreditation billing procedures, or any other requirements.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, both internal and external to the agency, as appropriate and based on their IATP.
• Monitor to ensure that the health and safety needs of our clients are met.

Supervision and Oversight

• Supervise, mentor or provide clinical support and guidance for other mental health staff or paraprofessionals.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the IATP and all regulatory standards.
• Participate in regular supervision from an RFS LPHA, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. The minimum requirement is an hour of documented supervision a month.

Documentation and Compliance

• Services are to be documented in the clients' files within 48hrs of service…