Description of Position:

Under the supervision of the RYC Director of Behavioral Health Inpatient, and a supervising LMHP, the QMHP will provide: diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and consultations to individuals, families, and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders. The QMHP will develop treatment plans to include individualized, patient centered therapeutic modalities and interventions, coordinate treatment plans with other providers, and provide care coordination as indicated for patients. QMHP may provide crisis evaluations as needed. The QMHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined by code in the States of IA and IL.

The QMHP will work in an integrated team including: nurses, BHTs, MHPs, LMHP’s, OTs, physicians, psychiatrists, APN’s and others. QMHP may work in a child, adolescent, or adult, outpatient or inpatient psychiatry or substance abuse setting. QMHP may work a rotating shift to include coverage on weekends and holidays. QMPH may provide transportation of patients as needed.

The QMHP will actively practice Trauma Informed Care Guiding Principles as defined by Robert Young Center. The QMHP will adhere to the code of ethics as defined by their respective governing boards: National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Counseling Association (ACA), or American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

6 months experience in a community mental health or inpatient psychiatry or substance abuse setting (can be as an undergrad).

Previous experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families, who are experiencing symptoms of serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or behavioral health issues.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Working toward intermediate or independent licensure from the Illinois and/or Iowa Department of Public Health in one of the following: Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.

Valid Driver’s License

CPR

Dual intermediate or independent licensure in Iowa and Illinois

CADC certification

Additional certifications i.e.: EMDR, RPT, COS, YMHFA

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence certificate of training

Any “trainer” certification i.e.: Youth Mental Health First Aid, Circle of Security

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.

Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality.

Is able to accurately assess and diagnose; mental health conditions and develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.

Proficient in providing clinical supervision

Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.

Able to interpret rules and regulations.

Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently, plan and organize daily work.

Understanding of major mental health diagnosis and clinical treatment pathways.

Knowledge of child/adolescent physical and social-emotional development.

Basic understanding of common treatment medications.

Trauma informed care training or coursework.

Sexual Assault/domestic violence education

Human Trafficking education

Adverse Childhood Experience Study

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.