Qualified Mental Health Professional; QMHP-CS

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.

• Has a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major (as determined by the LMHA or MCO in accordance with §412.316(d) of this title relating to Competency and Credentialing) 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.
• Is a registered nurse.
• At least two years of experience providing therapeutic services for children/adolescents with behavioral challenges on an intensive level.

As a QMHP, you will be responsible for providing strengths-based training using an evidence-based curriculum to develop skills that will help the adult or child lead a more successful life. The QMHP will work with their QMHP Supervisor to provide the following services:
Skills Training & Development, Medication Training & Support Services, and Crisis Intervention Services.

The QMHP will implement the Service/Treatment Plan that is focused on the adult or child and family needs, and recognizing their strengths. The plan will address all the client’s needs that have been identified by the adult, family, child, and any collateral information.

• Maintains records in accordance with regulatory/agency standards. Enters data in a clear, accurate, and timely manner. Also, promptly submit the documentation needed to track output/outcome measures.
• May be asked to assist in record review or qualitative review processes.
• Responsible for keeping the family and team members informed on progress toward achieving Service Plan goals.
• Help clients with daily living tasks such as behavior management, counseling services to the client, budget management, independent transportation assistance, time management skills, and other tasks to promote independent living.
• Collaborates with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure the client’s needs are met. Develops a strong working relationship with community partners.
• Participate in staff meetings, monthly training, company programs, and professional development training as required.
• Provides behavioral health services in behavioral management and health, works independently, and may manage a caseload of clients, provide targeted case management services, and monitor treatments and interventions in accordance with regulations and protocols.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external staff, clients, and others.
• Demonstrate friendliness by smiling and making eye contact when greeting all staff, clients, and others.
• Comply with state regulatory laws, policies, and company procedures.
• Maintains effective communication and supportive working relationships with the client-provider and the office staff, and other departments.
• Manages own workload exceptionally well, to the extent that support is often available to others; shows initiative in offering support and expertise to coworkers and other departments.