Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Portsmouth, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Impact Mental Health Services LLC is a forward-thinking, community-focused mental health agency dedicated to delivering top-notch support services to residents of the Tidewater area. Our mission is to empower clients to become strong self-advocates for themselves and their families, while fostering a positive workplace culture based on respect, empathy, and mutual understanding among colleagues. We are currently seeking a certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A or QMHP-C) to join our Mental Health Skill Building, Intensive In-Home, and Crisis Stabilization programs. Counselors in these roles will provide goal-oriented training to help individuals achieve and maintain community stability and independence in the least restrictive, most appropriate environment. To learn more about our programs, please visit our website: https://impactmentalhealthservices.com/

    Pay:

    $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Schedule:

    Choose your own hours (based on client needs and your schedule)

    Job Types:

    Full-time

    Qualifications:

    Certified QMHP-A or QMHP-C

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field in Human Services

    At least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals with mental illness

    Strong clinical skills and knowledge in supporting both adults and children with daily living skills

    Ability to provide services from a person-centered approach

    Skilled in clinical interviewing and identifying risk factors for suicide, violence, and other high-risk behavior

    Duties:

    Provide short-term, community-based mental health services to adults and children with mental health conditions in their homes and communities

    Offer goal-directed counseling, assess changes in needs, and provide training in functional and daily living skills, community resource use, and medication management

    Develop and implement Individual Service Plans for clients

    Maintain case records and document services in compliance with agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards

    Coordinate services with community partners (e.g., probation officers, teachers, healthcare providers, DSS workers) to build support networks

    Provide 24/7 service coverage in collaboration with other staff

    Participate in weekly clinical supervision and attend agency meetings as required

    Complete progress notes, discharge reports, service authorization documents, and other necessary case documentation within agency deadlines

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

    Strong understanding of professional integrity and boundaries with clients

    Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Ability to develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans

    Capacity to build rapport with clients and their families

    Familiarity with community-based resources

    Knowledge of interventions for mental health conditions and clinical diagnoses for children and adults

    Understanding of psychotropic medications

    Familiarity with human rights and confidentiality regulations

    Awareness of family dynamics

    Expected Hours:

    35-50 hours per week

    Application Questions:

    Do you have a QMHP-A or QMHP-C certificate?

    Do you have a valid Virginia Driver's License?

    Are you listed as an insured driver on an auto insurance policy?

    Are you seeking a full-time?

    Education:

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Required)

    Experience:

    Clinical experience: 1 year (Preferred)

    Willingness to Travel:

    75% (Required)

    Work Location:

    Tidewater area (Dependent on your home address)

    Impact Mental Health Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer