QMHP (Master Level)

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling and education and support to clients and families, skills training, individualized case management, and outreach to client homes
• Provide brief and proactive safety and crisis planning interventions to promote family stabilization and transition to community-based supports and services
• Under general supervision, screen clients for program eligibility, assess client needs and functioning level, and conduct comprehensive evaluations resulting in a DSM V diagnosis 
• Develop treatment plans for clients which includes delivery of appropriate services as defined in the detailed treatment plan
• Serve as contact/resource of information for intensive treatment programming; respond to inquiries regarding these services from the public; present information about intensive services at community or agency outreach events
• Attend intensive treatment Learning Collaborative meetings and other associated meetings or trainings as assigned by Supervisor
• Prepare and submit pre-authorization requests, pre/post outcome data, and provide supervisor with regular status report of youth enrolled in service
• Assist with program planning and development activities
• Make appropriate referrals

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or other behavioral science
• must hold appropriate CADC licensure or receive the credential/license within 36-months of application
• Knowledge of regulations and laws governing mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and other related areas
• Must be flexible in providing services in variety of settings to best meet needs of clients (office, telehealth, home, community)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including group counseling skills, one-on-one counseling skills, treatment planning, assessments, and referrals
• Experience with electronic medical records and telemedicine highly desirable
• Knowledge of cultural and family issues that can contribute to Lifeways’ development of clinically relevant and effective care.
• Ability to operate computers, copy machine, faxes, and scanner
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred

• In 2nd year of a master's program in a behavioral health field
• Candidate with combination of education and experience consistent with certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Oregon (OAR 291-124-1030)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Benefits offered:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded Matching up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Salary : $53,200 - $67,400