Lead Qualified Mental Health Professional

Trinity Services Inc.•Joliet, IL

1d•$62,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Under the direction and immediate supervision of the Network Director, the Team Leader/Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP) performs clinical duties, such as being responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and fidelity of the FIRST.IL program, ensuring adherence to the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model and maintaining communication with DHS/DBHR staff. This position oversees all team functions, conducts intake assessments, engages individuals and families in services, and facilitates smooth transitions from hospital discharge or crisis stabilization to outpatient care.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the techniques and principles of child and family development, family systems theory, individual, family, behavioral therapy (ACT, DBT), and crisis focused interventions.
Strong communication, leadership, and counseling skills.
Ability to independently diagnose using the DSM 5.
Strong command of treating people with chronic mental illness.
Completion of Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field. Clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred
Completion of Quality Behavior Solutions (QBS) Safety Care training, CPR, and First aid (upon hire).

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of team operations, including clinical services, outreach, referrals, and program workflow.
Conduct intake assessments and engage individuals and families in services.
Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions from hospital discharge or crisis stabilization to outpatient care.
Lead and facilitate weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
Guide clinical interventions and ensure evidence-based practices are implemented
Provide weekly supervision to team members
Coordinate CBT-p consultations and participate in statewide learning collaboratives.
Ensure all staff complete required trainings within 30 business days of hire.
Implement and oversee Family Psychoeducation (FPE) as a core program component.
Engage families in treatment planning and recovery support
Deliver family education, including education on psychotic disorders, coping strategies, and effective communication.
Integrate family discussions into team meetings and serve as a liaison between the recovery team and family system.
Foster collaboration, reduce stigma, and promote recovery through shared decision-making.
Participates in regular leadership team meetings
Maintains service records, database, and statistics.
Demonstrated knowledge of correct procedures for Medicaid billing
Completes intakes, verifies insurance, and manages billing.
Monitor programmatic goals and outcomes continually adapting to meet or exceed them.
Ensure that all documentation and communications align with Trinity Services’ mission, values, and operational needs.
Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
Handle all confidential information in a professional and secure manner
Other duties as assigned