Qualified Mental Health Professional

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualified Mental Health Professional – Community Services (QMHP-CS) is responsible for providing Targeted Case Management and Rehabilitative Services to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families. Services may be provided in the participant’s home or appropriate community setting. QMHP-CS will deliver case management and skills-based interventions targeted increasing the youth’s natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery. QMHP-CS is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority. All services are delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines, YAP standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.

Requirements

Bachelor's in a human service-related field, as defined by Texas Administrative Code.
Master's Level - Must possess a master's degree in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth, and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention.
Bachelor's Level - If degree is in an unrelated field, then listed above, applicant is considered Bachelor's level.
Experience in the provision of home and community-based services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.
Behavior Management (MANDT) Certification a plus
Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
ASL is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide Targeted Case Management and Rehabilitative Services to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
Deliver case management and skills-based interventions targeted increasing the youth’s natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery.
Accurately document services.
Attend Wraparound Team meetings as needed.
Communicate participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.