Behavioral Health QMHP

HIV Alliance•Eugene, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides comprehensive mental health services, conducts initial behavioral health and substance-use assessments, and makes referrals to community providers when appropriate. Working with the Behavioral Health Supervisor and Program Director, this position helps provide high-quality, low-barrier behavioral health services. The client population includes people with significant trauma histories, substance-use histories, and financial stress; many clients are covered by the Oregon Health Plan, living with HIV, or members of LGBTQ+ and trans communities. The role includes conducting and documenting assessments; developing Individual Services and Support Plans with clients; providing individual, family, or group psychotherapy within the scope of education and training; administering outcome measures; and assisting with mental-health crises during scheduled office hours. The QMHP maintains compliant and confidential records, advocates for clients, collaborates with providers and staff, uses electronic health record and billing systems appropriately, and refers clients to relevant psychiatry, behavioral-health, substance-use, or dual-diagnosis programs. The position also requires maintaining QMHP status and applicable licensure, reliable attendance, appropriate stress management, and use of a personal cell phone for agency systems such as phone software and multifactor authentication. This is a 1.0 FTE, 40-hour-per-week exempt position. It is hybrid/remote eligible, with up to 50% remote work. Duties may take place in non-traditional and community-based settings and require travel to other locations. The schedule may include flexible hours, early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral-health field.
Ability to become credentialed by the Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) and Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) as a QMHP.
One year of experience providing individual or family therapy.
Knowledge and experience with health-insurance network participation, billing, and the billing appeal process.
Knowledge of relevant Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Clinical understanding of how trauma affects individuals, families, and communities.
Detailed understanding of harm reduction and client-centered principles, and receptiveness to learning and applying them in services.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and engage in collaborative problem-solving.
Strong de-escalation skills and ability to remain engaged and calm in stressful situations.
Experience working with clients with substance-abuse and/or mental-health issues.
Self-management, motivation, and a solution-focused approach.
Ability to pass the agency criminal background check and ORCHARDS background check.
Ability to complete a TB test; the agency provides the test.
Ability to work well with others, handle stress appropriately, and maintain reliable attendance.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and to work five days per week for at least 40 hours per week.
Ability to work in loud, crowded, busy, or escalated environments.
Ability to travel to work-related locations and transport oneself to job-related events.
Ability to drive safely at night and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document comprehensive mental-health assessments.
Develop Individual Services and Support Plans (ISSP) in collaboration with clients.
Provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy within the scope of education and training.
Maintain confidentiality and records in compliance with CFR 42, HIPAA, and agency policies and standards.
Advocate for clients and collaborate with providers and staff to help clients access government benefits, services, and healthcare.
Administer outcome-measuring tools.
Assist with mental-health crisis situations during scheduled office hours.
Maintain current QMHP status and all applicable licensure.
Use electronic health record and billing systems appropriately.
Refer clients to psychiatry, behavioral-health, substance-use, or dual-diagnosis programs as appropriate.
Use a personal cell phone to operate agency phone-system software, multifactor authentication, and related systems.
Complete other assigned tasks, including training or cross-training staff as needed.