Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs•Salem, OR

5d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join their Adult Outpatient Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addictions treatment team. The role involves providing dual diagnosis enhanced services using stage-of-change specific interventions with individualized outcomes focusing on reducing symptoms related to mental health and substance abuse. The position is with a growing team passionate about making a difference in lives and relationships.

Requirements

QMHP with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
CADC certification.
Experience demonstrating the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance use, past mental health services, and criminal justice contacts; assessing family, cultural, social, and work relationships; conducting a mental status examination; complete a DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of a service/treatment plan; and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong computer and time management skills.
Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM.
Must be able to pass reference checks and a DHS criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

An intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English employees may receive an additional stipend.

Responsibilities

Conducts integrated assessments, including screening for the presence of substance use, problem gambling, mental health conditions, and chronic medical conditions, as well as the presence of systems-related trauma using ASAM criteria and DSM.
Utilizes assessment tools or data in the evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge process, including cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interventions, and healthy relationships education.
Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports.
Counsels' clients in individual and group counseling sessions. Individual sessions may periodically include family members or support people.
Counsels' family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting clients.
Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and collateral information.
Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crises.
Develops and implements evidence-based, client-centered treatment plans that address mental health and substance use.
Documents relevant treatment reviews, progress notes, status reports, coordination of services, and discharge summaries.
Meets with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Observes urinalysis screening and completes chain of custody documentation.
Gathers information regarding community mental health services and resources to use in conjunction with therapy.
Completes discharge paperwork to include the discharge plan completed with the client.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
Corporate Fitness Membership Subsidy
Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Internal Growth Opportunities
Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for new external hires