Mental Health Therapist - Intake and Engagement - FT (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30p)

University Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMHP conducts an initial interview with each individual presenting for services, which includes a determination of whether there is a routine, urgent or crisis need for services. Clients determined to be in crisis will be provided with crisis intervention at that time. All individuals will be offered psychoeducation at the time of intake regarding topics such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, diagnostic information and coping skills for specific symptoms, resource information. Individuals determined to need follow up visits with the QMHP will be scheduled with him/her for continued psychoeducation and supportive therapy as needed. The QMHP is responsible for providing a clear handoff to the next provider. The role allows you to connect with clients and families to explain services, meet with them, and share ways how we can help to the client and/or family. The autonomy at this job and flexibility is its strength and diversity, but can be trouble without diligent time management skills. Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM, short-term stabilization services, coordinates discharge planning activities, as well as individual and group therapy. Treatment is provided based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the population served. The QMHP role is not case management, but more clinical by offering therapy in the community to meet the needs of the clients served.

Requirements

Master’s degree or above in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field.
Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis.
Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment.
Basic research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to demonstrate good independent judgment.
Ability to adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment.
Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.
If driving is a requirement, must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Missouri Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Responsibilities

Conducts an initial interview with each individual presenting for services to determine routine, urgent, or crisis need.
Provides crisis intervention for clients determined to be in crisis.
Offers psychoeducation on topics such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, diagnostic information, and coping skills.
Schedules follow-up visits for continued psychoeducation and supportive therapy as needed.
Provides a clear handoff to the next provider.
Builds relationships with community agencies for housing, food pantries, medical needs, etc.
Uses the DSM for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Explains services to clients and families.
Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in individual and group settings.
Performs crisis intervention, risk assessment, and diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM.
Offers short-term stabilization services.
Coordinates discharge planning activities.
Provides individual and group therapy based on sound theoretical principles.
Meets the needs of the clients served by offering therapy in the community.