Mental Health Skill Builder (QMHP)

Description:

Provide Mental Health Skill Building to individuals 18 years and older. Responsible for development and implementation of individualized services plans in accordance with program.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct services to clients, including linkage, advocating, supporting, and providing education as needed. Prepare written individual service plan (ISP), incorporating input from clients, involved service providers, and clearly identifying problem areas and needs, strategies, and service objectives. Respond to crisis situations within twenty-four hours. Link clients with external programs or services, such as health services, recreational activities, childcare services, financial resources, employment resources, childcare, AA/NA groups, transportation resources, and others. Collaborate and coordinate with other service providers and professionals, such as attorneys, social workers, and probation/parole officers. Complete all progress notes and quarterly reports in a timely fashion. Recommend appropriate services for client. Assure client is informed of his/her human rights. Maintain weekly contact with referring agency. Conduct discharge planning in accordance with program description. Attend all meetings as required. Provide accurate time sheets. Advise Clinical Director of the state of clinical services, its staff, and its needs and solicits his assistance in implementing solutions to problems.

Requirements:

Skills:

Knowledge of

DSM-IV-TR/DSM V

Diagnosis Case management/Documentation Oral and written communication Individual Services Plan development Crisis intervention Ability to maintain confidentiality

Training's/Certifications:

First Aid/CPR Restraint Techniques Ethics Training Human Rights Behavior Intervention Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold at minimum a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services to include social work, gerontology, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, special education, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice and human services counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university; at least one year of experience providing mental health services and case management to individuals suffering from a mental illness. DMAS and DBHDS will require (QMHP), and QMHP-Trainee staff to be registered with the Board of Counseling. Qualified applicants must meet the current Board of Counseling QMHP regulations and be registered with board and must submit an online initial application, fee and supplemental documentation verifying their education and experience. The requirements and the attestation must be met and maintained prior to and during employment. This position also requires a valid driver's license, automobile, auto insurance, telecommunications availability, excellent verbal and written skills; counseling and social work theories and techniques; and community resources. Strong writing and case conceptualization skills and reference to a methodological. The successful completion of a criminal history or background investigation is required.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

QMHP Certification, T, C, OR A (Required) Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person