What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician QMHP - Forensic position at Horizon Behavioral Health?
Job Description
Job Description
Hours : full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location : Lynchburg, VA 24501
Position Summary
The Clinician - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) will work as a member of the integrated care team to ensure the implementation of an individualized treatment plan to individuals receiving services through residential placement and discharge from the Blue Ridge Regional jail into the community.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college / university in an applicable human services field or combination or qualifications that allows for QMHP credential.
- A minimum of one (1) year of documented clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies the incumbent as a QMHP-C or QMHP-A.
Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of behavior modification; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance abuse interventions; etc.; Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources; Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of psychiatric / medical medications / treatments ; Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques; Skill to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team; Skill to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, and provide services to clients in other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; 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
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023 and 2024!
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
We’re 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 Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s 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 https : / / www.horizonbh.org / careers /
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
