QMHP - Mobile Crisis Response - $5K HIRING BONUS

Horizon Behavioral Health • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Clinician - QMHP or Qualified Mental Health Professional, will provide mobile crisis response to Horizon's catchment area in community settings, including, but not limited to, homes, schools and places of employment or education. Mobile crisis response will include assessing crisis situations and providing de-escalation and support for individuals who are actively experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Clinicians will have ongoing support and clinical guidance from a licensed supervisor. Services will typically be delivered using a team response model. Qualifications will require either a QMHP-A or QMHP-C registration with the Board of Counseling and registration as a QMHP-Trainee if the candidate does not have dual registration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field
• A minimum of one year of documented clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies the incumbent as a QMHP
• Knowledge of behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); emergency interventions, family, group, and individual therapy, psychosocial education, risk assessments, substance use interventions, etc.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual's treatment and access to community resources.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorders.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
• Ability to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license.
• May be required to travel to different Horizon worksites during the day based on operational needs.
• Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may also require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave time policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionallly for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year.
• Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BH-SLRP) programs.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees