Community Stabilization Specialist (QMHP)

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) for Mobile & Community Crisis Stabilization Services provides immediate, on-site crisis intervention and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. This role involves working within the community to de-escalate crises, and connect individuals to appropriate services. The QMHP will also provide ongoing community stabilization services to help clients maintain stability following a crisis.

Responsibilities:

• Mobile Crisis Response: Respond to crises in various community settings, including homes, public places, and other community locations, delivering on-site crisis intervention and de-escalation services.
• Community Stabilization: Provide ongoing stabilization services to individuals following a crisis, assisting with the development of coping strategies and service planning to prevent further crises.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with law enforcement, medical personnel, community agencies, and family members to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions to follow-up services, including hospitalization or outpatient care when necessary.
• Crisis Planning: Develop and implement individualized crisis stabilization plans, including safety planning and coordination with mental health clinicians or other providers for ongoing care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of all crisis interventions and stabilization services in compliance with DMAS, DBHDS, federal and state policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Participation in clinical supervision and staff meetings
• Referral & Resource Connection: Connect clients with appropriate community resources, such as outpatient mental health services, housing support, or substance use treatment, ensuring that necessary follow-up care is arranged.
• Crisis Prevention: Assist clients with identifying early warning signs of a mental health crisis and implementing strategies to reduce the risk of future crises.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a human services related field.
• Must be registered as a QMHP-A (Qualified Mental Health Professional – Adult) in the state of Virginia.
• Mobile Crisis Regional Training is required for those seeking to provide mobile crisis stabilization
• Experience with community stabilization services is a plus.
• Strong crisis de-escalation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-stress situations.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the community to respond to crises. Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights and possible weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with mobile crisis teams or in community crisis stabilization.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices and crisis prevention strategies.
• Familiarity with community resources and services available in Virginia.

Working Conditions:

This position involves responding to crisis situations in community settings, requiring frequent travel and on-site work in potentially high-stress environments. The QMHP will work closely with other mental health professionals to ensure client safety and stabilization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25