QMHP

PATHWAYS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC•Dallas, TX

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The QMHP provides ongoing monitoring, support, and behavioral health services to children and youth who have experienced emotional trauma and to their families. The role includes weekly skills training and routine or intensive case management, using a strengths-based approach to help children, youth, and families build skills and function autonomously and successfully. The QMHP works with the clinical team to develop and update a Service/Treatment Plan based on the child and family’s needs. This is a full-time, primarily community-based position with some office-based activities. The QMHP meets with clients in homes, schools, offices, and community settings, and schedules work around the needs and availability of clients, families, and team members, including possible evenings and weekends. The position requires at least 40 hours per week and provides 20–25 or more billable service hours weekly. The expected caseload is approximately 25 to 35 clients. Local travel is required. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Clinical Director/Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or another related discipline.
Ability to support the agency’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with children and families to deliver skills using an approved curriculum.
Ability to accept feedback through supervision and demonstrate willingness to learn, grow, and improve.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization and adaptability.
Ability and willingness to think creatively.
Ability to develop and bring together interdisciplinary teams.
Effective conflict-resolution skills.
Good insight and judgment.
Engaging and enthusiastic personality; dedication to the success of children and family teams.
Ability to speak in front of groups.
Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, GoTo Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications.
Valid Texas Type C driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
Access to reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance.
Cleared motor vehicle driving record.
Three professional employment references.
Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments or convictions.
Current cleared TB test results, within 12 months prior to employment.
Cleared pre-employment drug screen.
Working cellular telephone.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
With or without reasonable accommodation, ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent seeing, hearing, speaking, writing, sitting, standing, and walking; occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; walking for long periods, climbing stairs, and walking on inclines and uneven terrain; and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of prior experience working in the behavioral health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter demographic information, client contacts, and other required information for newly assigned clients into the electronic record system within 24 hours.
Facilitate development of an individualized Service/Treatment Plan within 10 days of intake after completion of the assessment.
Work with child, youth, and family teams to develop a Crisis Plan addressing the safety of the child, family, and community.
Use approved skills curricula with children, youth, and families to help improve behavior.
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing child, youth, and family team meetings.
Provide 20–25 or more billable service hours per week and request new client referrals when caseload numbers decrease due to discharges or expected discharges.
Meet face-to-face with clients in their homes, schools, offices, and the community to provide services.
Initially assess and reassess client needs every 90 days or sooner when required by completing a CANS/ANSA Assessment.
Meet with clients, families, and team members and modify Service/Treatment Plans to reflect changes and progress.
Keep families and team members informed about progress toward Service/Treatment Plan goals.
Motivate and support family involvement.
Assist clients and families in obtaining financial assistance or services for which they may be eligible under federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain accurate, concise documentation of services, contacts, and collaboration with clients, families, and community partners; submit documentation to the supervisor within 24 hours after services are delivered.
Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services for children, youth, and families by phone or in person.
Maintain an empathic yet professional relationship with children, youth, and families and work to keep them engaged in services.
Maintain client documentation in the electronic record system and comply with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
Complete and attest to completion of mandatory trainings identified in HHSC UMCM Chapter 15.3.