Qualified Mental Health Professional; QMHP

This position has primary responsibility for the assessment of behavioral health and substance use disorders, development of treatment plans, coordination of care, delivery of services through individual, family, and group therapy, documentation, and service utilization management for assigned clients. The QMHP provides clinical leadership and direction to the SMVF treatment team, including collaboration with the Veteran Peer Navigator and Case Manager to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed, culturally competent care for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).

The QMHP serves as the clinical lead for the SMVF program and is responsible for coordinating clinical services, treatment recommendations, internal and external partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support positive client outcomes. This is accomplished through direct client contact, treatment team meetings, case conferences, consultation, and collaboration with community partners and veteran-serving organizations.

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Gather and document all relevant information regarding a client, via diagnostic (biopsychosocial assessment) interview to produce an accurate diagnosis, presenting problem and challenges that will be the medically necessary focus for treatment services and interventions. The evaluation includes an assessment of areas of need in life domains that without remediation or assistance will serve as a barrier to recovery for the client.
• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Treatment Planning:
  The client, in partnership with designated and relevant participants, will create a comprehensive plan of treatment, which addresses and lists medically necessary treatment interventions in response to treatment goals and objectives necessary to remediate assessed mental disorders and related concerns. The QMHP will provide referrals for center and community resources as needed. The QMHP will assess the need for on-going treatment, utilizing measurement-based tools, and will review and update the plan with the client every 90 days.
• Therapy:
  Conduct treatment interventions directly with the client. This includes but is not limited to individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy. Services may be provided in the office setting or in community settings based on the individual’s needs. Continuously assess client progress and response to treatment interventions and activities. Complete documentation for each service unit provided within 72 hours of service provision.
• Discharge Planning:
  Initiate initial evaluation of a plan of discharge. Assess with the client what medical and mental conditions will be resolved; what constitutes resolution and the goals and objectives that must be met to serve as criteria for discharge from treatment. Continuously assess client progress toward this goal. Document in the medical record of progress toward this goal and at discharge, complete a written summary of treatment activities, including the client’s progress, prognosis and recommendations for follow up including any referrals made.
• Utilization Management:
  Monitor the utilization of treatment resources on behalf of clients. Ensure that treatment resources are being effectively utilized, appropriate, and medically necessary. Participate in center utilization review activities and in peer review. This includes but is not limited to reviewing the medical records of clients assigned to other teams to monitor appropriateness of treatment and providing feedback.
• Crisis and Emergency Services:
  Respond as…