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 providing mental health therapy, counseling, case management and integrated dual diagnosis treatment. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, case management and other supportive services.

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:

• Maintain a positive and productive work environment for clients and staff.
• Provide direct service to individuals. This includes but is not limited to conducting assessment interviews, providing on-going therapy, participating in supervision and training, and providing crisis intervention services, if needed. Services and support should be provided in ways that are considerate of individual's dignity and respect and consistent with billing procedures, be it Rule 132 or any other format.
• Collect information regarding clients' history through a combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation, after obtaining written consent.
• Conduct and document Mental Health Assessments, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, clinical formulation and supporting assessment tools that include but are not limited to ASAM, LOCUS, and the OHIO Scale, or others determined by Rule 132.
• Develop a treatment plan with client and coordinate services with all members of client's support network.
• Provide appropriate intensity level therapy type (individual, family, group) services to clients assigned by an LPHA, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and other approved clinical DSM diagnosis.
• Case Management and Community Support services.
• Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm and respond appropriately.
• Monitor and work to ensure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.
• Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services, engage participation in a non-coercive manner and increase opportunities for professional development.
• Prepare necessary service documentation and evaluation as required by rule 132, the Policies and Procedures Manual, and ensure review by Supervisor or Quality Assurance when required.
• Maintain client records, through both paper files and transitioning to electronic medical record. Must meet documentation standards as required by program and funding sources, including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual treatment plans.
• Services can be rendered in the office, schools or the community. All services should be documented within 24 hours of service…