Qualified Mental Health Professional

Status: Full Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: The Qualified Mental Health Professional Community Services (QMHP-CS) 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-CS will deliver case management and skills-based interventions targeted increasing the youths natural supports and strengths fostering resilience and recovery.
• The QMHP-CS is responsible for accurately documenting services attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed 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 delivery of service.
• Position has flexible work hours and is an opportunity to provide behavioral health services to families within their communities.
• Primarily teaching skills and providing case management services.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a human service related field as defined by Texas Administrative Code.
• Valid state licensure (LCSW LPC LMFT etc.) as a mental health professional a plus.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches for various mental health conditions.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems.
• Availability to work flexible hours including non-traditional hours some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience in the provision of home and community-based services.
• CPR/First Aid Certification. Behavior Management (MANDT) Certification.

Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking applicants are encouraged to apply!

Position requires reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

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:

Unclear Seniority