Employment and Education Specialist - QMHP

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Employment and Education Specialist serves on the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) multidisciplinary team and provides community-based Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) services to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. Under the direction of a Licensed Mental Health Professional, the specialist 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 that may end when grant funding ends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or 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 professional ethical standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide evidence-based group and individual therapy and complete psychiatric assessments.
• Effective oral communication, in person and by telephone, and effective written communication and document preparation.
• Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule.
• Ability to travel to meetings, other campuses, counseling sites, and other Horizon worksites.
• Ability to respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.
• Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to drive and a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable human services field, such as social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or another DMAS-approved human services or related field.
• Experience working with the population to be served.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based QMHP services to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis as part of the CSC multidisciplinary team.
• Provide care coordination and client education under the direction of a Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and psychosocial skills development.
• Provide evidence-based supported employment and education services.
• Form and maintain counseling relationships, monitor client progress through therapy, and end therapeutic relationships appropriately.
• Complete psychiatric assessments and provide evidence-based group or individual therapy.
• Respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Travel to meetings, other campuses, counseling sites, and Horizon worksites; provide services at other locations and transport clients.
• Attend training and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to various Horizon sites.
• Participate in and successfully complete behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time