Qualified Behavioral Health Professional - Outpatient Behavioral Health
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Outpatient Behavioral Health, the Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) provides behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups with behavioral health needs. The QBHP plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans, and provides crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The role is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140. The QBHP conducts diagnostic assessments and therapy, develops treatment plans with patients, coordinates care with crisis services and community partners, and maintains records in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The role also meets clinical productivity and documentation standards and participates in training and reporting activities.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision, or one year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to a range of client situations.
- Ability to accurately assess and diagnose and to develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.
- Interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and understanding of behavioral healthcare ethical standards.
- Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organize work.
- Ability to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, assess lethality, and respond in a clinically appropriate manner.
- Use of usual and customary equipment needed to perform the essential functions of the position, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients; requests medical consultation when indicated in a diligent and timely manner.
- Completes treatment plans with patients, identifying goals and objectives connected to needs identified in the assessment.
- Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, and/or groups with behavioral health needs.
- Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients who may be a danger to themselves or others.
- Maintains records in accordance with UnityPlace policies and requirements of state and federal oversight and accreditation agencies, including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and commercial insurers.
- Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, the court system, and managed-care entities.
- Meets clinical productivity standards.
- Meets compliance standards for documentation and clinical charts.
- Participates in in-service and competency training.
- Prepares special reports as needed on activities and work-group activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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Job Type
Full-time
