Community Mental Health Services Staff

Chimes • Henrico, VA

2d

About The Position

Provide individualized, community-based services to clients experiencing mental and/or behavioral health symptoms. Depending on program needs, services may include Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Therapeutic Mentoring, Virtual Residential, and Life Skills services. The role combines direct client support with service planning, coordination, documentation, and ongoing communication with clients and the families, agencies, and other team members involved in their care. Services are delivered in the community and may involve travel up to 60 miles with a passenger.

Requirements

• Meet Virginia DMAS/DBHDS requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional–Trainee (QMHP-T) and be actively working toward QMHP-C and/or QMHP-A status.
• Knowledge of mental and behavioral health disorders and interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work from a strengths-based perspective.
• Experience or knowledge of crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to develop rapport with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Ability to participate in on-call crisis intervention.
• Basic computer skills and a phone with email capability.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel up to 60 miles with a passenger.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly services directly to individuals and families.
• Conduct individual, family, and group sessions.
• Help clients develop practical skills and strategies to achieve greater stability and independence.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Connect clients and families with appropriate services and community resources.
• Support clients through behavioral challenges, conflict, and crises, including participating in on-call crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
• Travel in the community to deliver services, potentially up to 60 miles with a passenger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed