Intern Opportunity - Qualified Mental Health Professional
Intern Opportunity - Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Job Description
Status: PartTime Hourly FLSA Classification: NonExempt
Summary of the Position: Bachelors or Masters Level Internship available. Either role in under our behavioral health services and determination for which you will fulfill is dependent on the programs need at that time and your general service region. Preference can be considered.
- The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is responsible for providing targeted case management and rehabilitative services to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
- Services may be provided in the participants home or appropriate community setting.
- The QMHP will deliver case management and skillsbased interventions targeted at increasing the youths natural supports and strengths fostering resilience and recovery.
- The QMHP is responsible for accurately documenting services and communicating participant progress to supervisors team members and the referring authority.
- All services are delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines YAP Standards and all state and federal regulations governing the devilry of service.
- Office is in Houston TX. However primary internship responsibilities are in the community and not in the office.
- Services are primarily in person although telehealth can be provided.
- Interns must have a bachelors degree in human services field. If final field must be extended placement.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a bachelors degree in human services field i.e. Psychology Social Work Human Services Sociology etc.
- Prior experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with atrisk youth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
- Must be comfortable with home visits and have reliable transportation.
- Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus
- Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
