ACT- Qualified Mental Health Professional

CFGC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of the ACT- QMHP is to provide family oriented, individual and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements. QMHP Case Managers provide interventions in the community, home, school, and office to clients assigned to their caseload.

Requirements

• General understanding of adult and child mental health disorders, treatment of disorders, and documentation of treatment provided.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical guidelines for practice.
• Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field as specified in the Texas Administrative Code Rule §353.1415 for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS) for qualifications.
• Understanding of diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders and life adjustment problems.
• Knowledge of treatment documentation, confidentiality and ethical guidelines for practice.
• Knowledge and awareness of service agencies, works in a community setting.
• Knowledge of medications used in the treatment of mental illness.
• Employee must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).
• Employee must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.
• Employee must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs. in weight on occasion (up to 35%).
• Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) travel locally

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in a community setting with knowledge of curriculum-based rehabilitative techniques and community resources for clients suffering with severe and persistent mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Required to provide curriculum-based rehabilitative services with consumers both individually and in groups.
• Independently develop and implement rehabilitative services, which are based on consumer desires, medical necessity, and clinical judgment.
• Delivery of rehabilitation services in accordance with recovery plans created collaboratively with clients and documentation of progress.
• Transports consumers to and from appointments, as needed.
• Document with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in a court of law.
• Ensure community awareness of all services offered within the agency.
• Serve on task forces when requested.
• Provide consultation to other agencies contracted with CFGC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short term disability, Long term disability, Voluntary life, Accidental death & dismemberment, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Legal & 401K
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees