Qualified Behavioral Health Professional - Emergency

Overview

$2,500 sign on bonus and $2,500 relocation (greater than 50 miles) - External Applicants Only.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Outpatient Behavioral Health will provide behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs; plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The QBHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.

Certifications:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire

Education: Master s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, related field

Experience Requirements

One of the following:

• Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision.
• One year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.

Other Requirements

Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations; has the ability to accurately assess and diagnose; can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients; possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare. Able to interpret rules and regulations. Possesses good written and oral communication skills. Has the ability to plan and organize their work.

Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess for lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner.

Key Accountability

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients.
• Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records in accordance with Trillium Place policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

Key Accountability

• Meets clinical productivity standards
• Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.

Key Accountability

• Participates in in-service and competency training.
• Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.

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