QMHP-A

Overview:

We are looking to hire a Licensed QMHP or LMHP to be committed, dependable, and task-oriented community Stabilization Counselor who will make thoughtful connections with our clients. The Crisis/Community Stabilization Counselor provides direct mental health care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis that may put their current community living situation at risk. This service provides an emergency response to situations where an individual's behavior causes a concern for safety. The objective is to deter hospitalization by maintaining clients safely in the community.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Bachelors degree in a human services field (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc.). Candidates must maintain minimally QMHP or QMHP Trainee or LMHP with the Virginia department. Applicants can not be considered without these qualifications. Must have working knowledge of the areas of need for adults with serious mental illness; must have appropriate clinical skills to facilitate training in daily living skills to adults with serious mental illness; must be able to work from a person-centered framework Must be able to identify clinical risk factors for suicide, violence and other at-risk behaviors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive crisis stabilization services in the client's residence and/or community daily for the duration of the service (generally 5-7 days)
• Provide goal-directed short-term counseling interventions to stabilize an individual's mental health condition and prevent the individual from being at risk for hospitalization due to psychiatric instability.
• Monitor psychiatric symptoms and refer individual for crisis intervention evaluation/inpatient admission if symptoms intensify to the degree the individual is at risk for imminent harm to self or others.
• Monitor medication adherence and ensure individual completes a psychiatric evaluation during crisis admission.
• Refer client for community resources and professional mental health and medical supports needed to stabilize their condition.
• Collaborate with wraparound service providers through service coordination efforts that is documented in the client record.
• Complete daily progress notes, discharge reports, service authorization reports, incident reports and other case documentation according to agency procedures.
• Ensure that service documentation is individualized based upon the needs and progress of the individual.
• Attend clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at a time designated by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline
• Certification as a QMHP in accordance with state requirements
• Proficiency in medical terminology and ICD-9 coding
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of gender issues counseling and sensitivity to diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in medical records management
• Familiarity with gender issues counseling
• Direct support experience
• Knowledge of therapy techniques tailored for developmental disabilities This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where you can positively impact the lives of others.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$30.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Newport News, VA 23606 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Newport News, VA 23606