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Methodist Family Health
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) Day Treatment School
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$51,115 / year median in Arkansas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) - Day Treatment School Methodist Family Health - 2.5 Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Post-session clinical documentation Electronic health records (EHR) management Customer service First Aid Certification Compliance documentation Computer skills Medicaid Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Full Job Description Methodist Family Health is seeking a compassionate, relationship-centered, and resilient Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) to join our Day Treatment School team serving students in grades K-8 within an alternative educational setting. In this role, behavioral health and academic success are closely integrated to help students thrive both emotionally and academically. We believe that behavior is communication. Rather than focusing on punishment or control, our team approaches challenges with curiosity, empathy, and a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. We are looking for professionals who see potential before problems and are committed to helping students build resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. What You'll Do As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, you will: Develop supportive, therapeutic relationships with students that promote trust, safety, resilience, and emotional growth. Implement individualized behavioral and therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed therapist. Help students develop emotional regulation, coping skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and healthy decision-making. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to improve engagement, increase classroom success, and reduce behavioral barriers to learning. Provide individual, group, family, school-based, home-based, and community-based interventions as appropriate. Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute observations, recommendations, and progress updates. Partners with families, schools, community agencies, and support systems to enhance treatment outcomes. Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicaid and organizational requirements. Assist with care coordination and support families in reducing barriers to treatment.