Employment and Education Specialist - QMHP

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$38,308 - $55,548•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment and Education Specialist serves on the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) multidisciplinary team, providing community-based QMHP services to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. Under the direction of a Licensed Mental Health Professional, provides care coordination, client education, crisis de-escalation, psychosocial skills development, and evidence-based supported employment and education services. This is a grant-funded position and may come to an end with the ending of grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
One year of relevant clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated knowledge skills and abilities.
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential.
Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards.
Knowledge and ability to provide evidence-based group/individual therapy.
Ability to effectively communicate orally, both in person and by telephone.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and prepare written documents.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree).
Experience working with the population to be served.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based QMHP services to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis.
Provide care coordination.
Provide client education.
Provide crisis de-escalation.
Provide psychosocial skills development.
Provide evidence-based supported employment and education services.
Complete psychiatrically based assessments.
Form and maintain effective counseling relationships with clients.
Monitor client movement in the therapy process.
Terminate the therapeutic relationship in appropriate ways.
Maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule.
Travel to meetings, other campuses, and counseling sites.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner.
Use a personal computer and other office equipment.
Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques.
Work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.
Drive and transport clients.
Provide services to clients at other locations.
Attend training and meetings at various Horizon sites.