Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – Chicago, Evanston & Decatur, IL

Part-time/Full-time Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Multiple Locations Chicago Evanston and Decatur Illinois

Part-Time/Full-time Opportunity

Position Overview

A behavioral health organization operating multiple psychiatric care facilities in Illinois is seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) to support patient care within structured psychiatric treatment environments.

This role is essential to maintaining safe therapeutic environments for individuals receiving behavioral health services. The QMHP/MHP will work closely with psychiatrists nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to provide case management facilitate therapeutic programming and support treatment planning for patients.

The position plays a critical role in patient engagement crisis stabilization and ensuring compliance with behavioral health regulations and standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Support & Therapeutic Services

• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions and psychoeducational programming

• Provide direct support to patients within psychiatric care environments

• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation

• Support individuals experiencing acute behavioral health challenges

Case Management & Care Coordination

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings

• Coordinate care plans with psychiatrists nurses and clinical leadership

• Monitor patient progress and assist with behavioral health interventions

• Provide patient advocacy and ensure continuity of care

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete clinical documentation and case notes

• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards

• Ensure documentation meets state and facility guidelines

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists nursing staff and behavioral health teams

• Support implementation of psychiatrist treatment orders

• Participate in staff meetings and clinical discussions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling or a related behavioral health field

• Experience working in behavioral health psychiatric care or social services

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage crisis situations and work in fast-paced clinical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in psychiatric hospitals behavioral health facilities or residential treatment settings

• Experience facilitating group therapy or psychoeducational sessions

• Knowledge of case management and behavioral health treatment planning

Work Environment

• Psychiatric and behavioral health treatment facilities

• Collaborative clinical teams including psychiatrists nurses and behavioral health professionals

• Structured care environments focused on patient stabilization and recovery

Why Join

This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven behavioral health team supporting patients through critical stages of treatment and recovery. The organization operates multiple psychiatric care facilities and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.