QMHP-State Hospital Step Down Program

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Scurry, TX 75158

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Title:

QMHP
- State Hospital Step Down Program

Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live.

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA values and goals, regulations, and policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA values and goals, regulations, and policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

NTBHA is seeking a person with excellent organizational and person-centered skills to provide continuity of care work through the NTBHA Regional Operations Department.

The purpose of QMHP is to assist with day-to-day care for individuals at the State Hospital Step Down facility. The QMHP assists with the goals and objectives for each individual to effectively connect individuals with mental illness and/or a co-occurring disorder transitioning from the hospital step down program to the community. This location is based out of Scurry, Texas, approximately 35 miles southeast of Dallas.

The QMHP will participate in functional skills groups at the direction of the Program Manager according to the Daily Schedule. At the direction of the Program Manager, the QMHP will assist with the individual treatment plans for recovery. Work can include coordination and linkage activities to community-based services, including medical, employment, social, educational, financial, and other appropriate supports that are consistent with the individual’s recovery goals.

This position will provide functional skills training while individuals transition to the community.

The QMHP collaborates with team members as needed and works effectively with internal departments, community agencies and organizations.

Requires cellular availability during shift and flexibility with schedules. Responsible for adherence to and compliance with NTBHA policies and procedures and state regularity codes.

This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed.

• Degree must be in a social, behavioral or human services field. Must meet TAC criteria for a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional). This includes graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology, counseling or other TAC-approved major.
• Posses and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and vehicle liability insurance.
• Experience with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Preference given to experience in psychiatric crisis service settings.
• Experience participating as a member of a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with chronic and serious mental illness.
• Understanding of and experience with HHSC programming and systems preferred.
• Must pass and maintain a clear background record as required…