Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Pittsburg, Kansas at Crawford County Mental Health Center

This position has primary responsibility for the assessment of behavioral health and substance use disorders, development of treatment plans, coordination of care, delivery of services through individual, family, and group therapy, documentation, and service utilization management for assigned clients. The QMHP provides clinical leadership and direction to the SMVF treatment team, including collaboration with the Veteran Peer Navigator and Case Manager to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed, culturally competent care for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).

The QMHP serves as the clinical lead for the SMVF program and is responsible for coordinating clinical services, treatment recommendations, internal and external partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support positive client outcomes. This is accomplished through direct client contact, treatment team meetings, case conferences, consultation, and collaboration with community partners and veteran-serving organizations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Gather and document all relevant information regarding a client, via diagnostic (biopsychosocial assessment) interview to produce an accurate diagnosis, presenting problem and challenges that will be the medically necessary focus for treatment services and interventions. The evaluation includes an assessment of areas of need in life domains that without remediation or assistance will serve as a barrier to recovery for the client.
• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Treatment Planning: The client, in partnership with designated and relevant participants, will create a comprehensive plan of treatment, which addresses and lists medically necessary treatment interventions in response to treatment goals and objectives necessary to remediate assessed mental disorders and related concerns. The QMHP will provide referrals for center and community resources as needed. The QMHP will assess the need for on-going treatment, utilizing measurement-based tools, and will review and update the plan with the client every 90 days.
• Therapy: Conduct treatment interventions directly with the client. This includes but is not limited to individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy. Services may be provided in the office setting or in community settings based on the individual’s needs. Continuously assess client progress and response to treatment interventions and activities. Complete documentation for each service unit provided within 72 hours of service provision.
• Discharge Planning: Initiate initial evaluation of a plan of discharge. Assess with the client what medical and mental conditions will be resolved; what constitutes resolution and the goals and objectives that must be met to serve as criteria for discharge from treatment. Continuously assess client progress toward this goal. Document in the medical record of progress toward this goal and at discharge, complete a written summary of treatment activities, including the client’s progress, prognosis and recommendations for follow up including any referrals made.
• Utilization Management: Monitor the utilization of treatment resources on behalf of clients. Ensure that treatment resources are being effectively utilized, appropriate, and medically necessary. Participate in center utilization review activities and in peer review. This includes but is not limited to reviewing the medical records of clients assigned to other teams to monitor appropriateness of treatment and providing feedback.
• Crisis and Emergency Services: Respond as needed and consult with the crisis team, other center personnel, or other community providers regarding crisis or emergency needs of assigned clients.
• Medical Records: Responsible for the complete and timely written record of all treatment activities, services and interventions conducted for each client. This includes review of related documentation by service providers, as needed, to ensure adherence to treatment plans. Will complete demographic and other updates in the electronic health record as needed. Comply with documentation and NOMS collection as required by the CCBHC.
• Student Development: Shadow, mentor and supervise practicum students or interns as assigned by supervisor. Complete all required documentation required by each individual university.
• Productivity and Documentation: Required to meet department productivity and documentation Standards.
• Demonstrated Support of the Center Mission, Goals and Objectives: Willingness to engage with center management, peers, and community partners as well as clients in a manner that consistently communicates cooperation and positive regard will be required to enter and retain the QMHP position.

SMVF Team Leadership and Coordination

• Serve as the clinical lead and primary clinical point of contact for the SMVF program.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the Veteran Peer Navigator and Case Manager regarding treatment recommendations, referrals, risk management, and service coordination.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration with Veterans Affairs programs, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), County and State Veteran Service Representatives, and other veteran-serving agencies.
• Assist with development and implementation of program procedures, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in grant reporting, outcome monitoring, and program evaluation activities as assigned.
• Promote military cultural competency and trauma-informed care throughout program operations.
• Assist in identifying service gaps and opportunities to improve access to care for veterans and their families.

CCMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

I understand that I am an employee at-will and that neither this document nor any other document, writing, or manual creates, or is intended to create, a contract of employment between myself and Crawford County Mental Health Center. Crawford County Mental Health Center is an employment-at-will agency. This means an employee has the ability to quit employment for any or no reason, and an employer may terminate employment for no reason or for any non-discriminatory and/or non-retaliatory reason.

This position is funded through external grant funding. Employment in this role is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funds. While the organization intends to support the position for the duration of the grant period, continued employment is not guaranteed and may be affected by changes in funding availability, grant requirements, program needs, or organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

• The QMHP will be licensed in the state of Kansas by BSRB to diagnose and treat mental disorders and will maintain all requirements for credentials with the center including continuing education. Requires licensure as LMSW/LSCSW, LPC/LCPC, LMFT/LCMFT, LMLP/LCP or the ability to become licensed. A temporary license issued by the BSRB may be considered with the expectation of being fully licensed within one calendar year from the issue date of the temporary license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
• Training or experience in military cultural competency.
• Experience treating trauma-related disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience collaborating with Veterans Affairs programs, veteran-serving organizations, or military treatment systems.
• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or interdisciplinary team leadership.
• Experience collaborating with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), veteran advocacy organizations, community veteran coalitions, or veteran-serving agencies.

Veteran of the United States Armed Forces strongly preferred. Eligible family members of veterans with demonstrated experience supporting the veteran community may also be considered.

Preference may be given to qualified veterans and eligible family members whose experience and background demonstrate the ability to effectively engage and support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.