Qualified Behavioral Health Provider (QBHP)

Benchmark Human Services•Little Rock, AR

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Qualified Behavioral Health Provider (QBHP) for its community-based crisis response project located in Arkansas, with areas of interest including Little Rock, Conway, Pine Bluff, Benton, Bryant, and Hot Springs (Central Arkansas). The QBHP will assist providers of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Behavioral Health (IDD/BH) services within Summit Community Care’s provider network, supporting individuals with IDD who are in crisis and at high risk of disruptions in placement. This paraprofessional role operates under the close, ongoing supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Professional and is primarily responsible for coaching and training agency staff, such as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), on skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans. Benchmark Human Services, a national leader in behavioral health and IDD services since 1960, is committed to empowering marginalized populations and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge and skill to use computer.
Ability and skills to train others.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at time of application.
Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If not currently certified as a QBHP, complete QBHP certification as required by the state of Arkansas.
Pass any QBHP competency assessments required by the state and clinical supervisor.
Pay QBHP application fee and renewal fees.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in human services preferred (social work, psychology, special education, or related field)
1 year experience working in mental/behavioral health preferred

Responsibilities

Assist providers of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Behavioral Health (IDD/BH) services in Summit Community Care’s provider network who support persons with IDD in crisis and at high risk of disruptions in placement.
Coach and train on skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans with agency staff, such as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with DSP staff of participating IDD/BH providers.
Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Clinical Treatment Plans (or equivalent behavior support plan) including coaching on skill development, data collection, and fidelity checks.
Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of treatment plans are available.
Present graphical summary of effectiveness of Treatment to other DSPs at staff or consultation meetings.
Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
Assist with Functional Behavior Assessment or other clinical assessment as assigned by the clinical supervisor.
Participate during provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.