What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Mental Health Specialist position at UHS?
Foundations for Living is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Specialist to help us achieve our mission to provide an environment of safety where youth feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.
The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) is a professional worker who provides community psychiatric support treatment services to the residents. These consist of, but are not limited to ten (10) services focused on treatment and support issues as “managing basic needs,” “development of daily living skills,” “assistance in accessing natural support systems,” “overcoming barriers to seeking or maintaining education and employment.” All QMHS-related services relate to preparing the client to function independently in the community setting.
At Foundations for Living, you will enjoy a rewarding career while receiving an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
Foundations For Living is an 84 bed (14 males and 70 females) secure residential treatment facility for youth addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. Located on the edge of Mansfield, Ohio, in a 14 rolling, wooded acres rural setting, Foundations For Living has easy access to I-71. Foundations For Living is licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODMHAS) and accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree required.
Experience: Previous mental health experience preferred.
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