QMHP (Master Level)

LIFEWAYS INC • Ontario, OR

2d • $38 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a professional counseling position requiring a Master's degree and two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role involves providing individual, group, and family counseling, as well as crisis intervention and case management services to clients in the community. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, making referrals, providing counseling and education, and acting as a liaison with community agencies. Specific duties include crisis worker functions such as screening for risk of harm, completing crisis assessments, coordinating referrals to acute psychiatric treatment, and conducting mobile crisis calls. The position also involves jail diversion duties, including attending meetings with law enforcement, conducting assessments and evaluations at the jail, making diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and providing mental health counseling. The QMHP must ensure compliance with federal, state, and interagency regulations, model Lifeways' policies and procedures, and uphold the company's mission and values.

Requirements

• M.A. degree plus two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must hold appropriate QMHP licensure.
• Knowledge of regulations and laws governing mental health, behavioral, and addiction services, ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and other related areas.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and function level.
• Provide individualized case management to clients in the community.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Provide individual and group counseling, education, and support to clients and families.
• Provide skills training and outreach to client homes, Community Corrections, and the Malheur County Jail.
• Act as a liaison and provide consultation, education, and information to community agencies.
• Screen clients for risk of harm to self or others using standardized assessment tools.
• Complete crisis assessments as defined in Lifeways policy and outlined by OARs.
• Make recommendations for appropriate follow-up care based on crisis assessment findings in collaboration with clients' treatment team.
• Complete crisis follow-up during appropriate timeframes to facilitate client access to needed resources.
• Coordinate referrals to acute psychiatric treatment as deemed necessary.
• Complete mobile crisis calls for community members.
• Maintain and strengthen professional relationships with community partners.
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings with various law enforcement agencies and entities to assist with criminal justice involved clients.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, therapy, and consultations at the Malheur County Jail for incarcerated clients.
• Assess and make recommendations for placement of .365 and .370 clients who have committed crimes and are also mentally ill.
• Make diagnoses.
• Act as program coordinator by assisting with program planning activities.
• Screen clients for program eligibility and conduct comprehensive evaluations resulting in a DSM V diagnosis.
• Develop diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans for clients, including delivery of appropriate services.
• Provide mental health counseling when deemed necessary in clients' service plans.
• May provide consultation for chemical dependency problems, education, and training for other program staff and community agencies and groups.
• May provide clinical review of work by other clinicians or subcontracted programs.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Carpool reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level