QMHP or QMHP-T 5K hiring bonus NEW Crisis Receiving Center

Horizon Behavioral Heal

Job Location:

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 35834 - 61294

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) with full-time benefits

*This posting is for NIGHT SHIFT: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am 12.5-hour shifts 3 days per week*

Location: Lynchburg VA 24501

$5000 Hiring Bonus for CRC QMHP or CRC QMHP-T active as of 04/08/2026:$5000 Total paid in three (3) installments; $2000 upon receipt of the following: Background clearances including fingerprint background check Acceptable drug screen results Satisfactory references; $1500 upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) month probationary period; $1500 upon completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment with a satisfactory performance evaluation. This hiring bonus is applicable to new hires only or otherwise individuals not having been employed for a minimum of 1 year from the date application is received.

Position Summary

The Clinician QMHP or QMHP-T provides a variety of essential services for the adult 23-hour observation residential stabilization unit and detox program. Direct services are provided to clients in both an individual and group format and include crisis intervention care coordination skills restoration and education symptom and behavior management. Clinicians-QMHP also provide collaborative communication with treatment team members treatment planning and discharge planning. These services are provided in order to help clients in a state of psychiatric crisis achieve stability in order to successfully transition back into the community and avoid inpatient hospitalization

Required Education and Experience

Requirements for QMHP:

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work counseling behavioral science psychology or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree).
Experience: One year of relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated knowledge skills and abilities. Prefer experience working with the population to be served.
Credential: Qualified Mental Health Professional

Requirements for QMHP-T:

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university. Prefer Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work counseling behavioral science psychology or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree).
Experience: No professional experience required
Credential: Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee

Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual treatment and access the community resources.

Knowledge of the principles techniques trends and literature related to mental health intellectual disabilities and substance abuse.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards.

Knowledge of and adherence to licensure regulations related to services provided

Knowledge of and adherence to Horizon policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate response or techniques.

Ability to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Ability to promote positive collaborative and professional working relations among co-workers and representative in the community.

Ability to communicate clinical finding related to clients to both internal and external audiences.

Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner

Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required.

Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) with full-time benefits*This posting is for NIGHT SHIFT: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am 12.5-hour shifts 3 days per week*Location: Lynchburg VA 24501$5000 Hiring Bonus for CRC QMHP or CRC QMHP-T active as of 04/08/2026:$5000 Total paid in three (3) installments; $2000 upon ...