Qualified Mental Health Professional (qmhp- Office Based)

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Qualified Mental Health Professional- QMHP OFFICE 

Classification: Exempt (Salary) 

Reports to: Regional Director 

Travel:  Office Based- Travel required as needed 

JOB SUMMARY 

The primary responsibility of the QMHP Case Manager is to provide family oriented, individual and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements.   

QMHP Case Managers provide interventions in the office to clients assigned to their caseload.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Regional Director

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide curriculum based rehabilitative services to families, individuals and groups.
• Maintain all case records (notes, treatment plans, and uniform assessments) in accordance with CFGC standards.
• Provide services to clients scheduled to meet with prescribers.
• Meet monthly benchmarks provided by manager or regional director.
• Provide documentation with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in the court of law.
• Provide true, accurate, and never falsified documentation for all client files.
• Present all assigned cases for review by supervisor.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and other in-office activities.
• Maintain required professional certifications and licensure.
• Maintain a valid driver license and auto liability insurance (current copies must be on file with the agency at all times).
• Adhere to all current city, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Ensure community awareness of all services offered within the agency.
• Other duties assigned and updated by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• Should possess basic therapeutic skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Must be goal oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently and using good judgment.
• Must possess a strong understanding and ability to work with diverse populations including various cultures, racial groups, and socio-economic levels.
• Must have an intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling, psychology, social work, or related field in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule §353.1415 for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS).
• Trained in working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Children with Severe Emotional Disturbances, and delivery of services based on curriculum.
• Training in child and/or adult counseling, and family dynamics preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.