Community Mental Health Services Staff

Chimes•Henrico, VA

3d•$20 - $25

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 the individuals and agencies involved in each client’s care. Work directly with individuals and families to support stability, independence, and meaningful progress in everyday life.

Requirements

At minimum, meet Virginia DMAS/DBHDS requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional–Trainee (QMHP-T).
Be actively working toward attaining 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.
Basic computer skills and a phone with email capability.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel up to 60 miles with a passenger.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based services, including Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Therapeutic Mentoring, Virtual Residential, and Life Skills services, depending on program needs.
Work directly with individuals and families during weekly sessions.
Help clients develop practical skills and strategies to achieve greater stability and independence.
Conduct individual, family, and group sessions.
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.
Collaborate with families, referral sources, supervisors, and other treatment-team members.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
Participate in on-call crisis intervention.
Travel in the community, potentially up to 60 miles with a passenger.