Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Crawford County Mental Health Center•Pittsburg, KS

About The Position

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) assesses behavioral health and substance use disorders, develops treatment plans, coordinates care, delivers individual, family, and group therapy, maintains documentation, and manages service utilization for assigned clients. The QMHP is the clinical lead for the Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) program, providing direction and consultation to the treatment team and coordinating with the Veteran Peer Navigator, Case Manager, community partners, and veteran-serving organizations to support coordinated, trauma-informed, culturally competent care. The role includes conducting diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments; creating and reviewing treatment plans with clients; providing therapy in office or community settings; monitoring treatment progress; and planning for discharge. The QMHP maintains complete and timely medical records, complies with CCBHC documentation and NOMS requirements, participates in utilization and peer reviews, and responds to crisis and emergency needs as required. The QMHP may mentor or supervise students and interns and is expected to meet department productivity and documentation standards. As SMVF clinical lead, the QMHP provides clinical guidance on treatment recommendations, referrals, risk management, and service coordination. The position coordinates with Veterans Affairs programs, Veterans Service Organizations, Military Treatment Facilities, county and state veteran service representatives, and other relevant agencies. Additional duties include supporting program procedures and quality improvement, participating in grant reporting and program evaluation, promoting military cultural competency and trauma-informed care, and identifying gaps in services. This position is funded through external grant funding; continued employment depends on the availability and continuation of grant funds.

Requirements

Be licensed in Kansas by the BSRB to diagnose and treat mental disorders and maintain center credentialing requirements, including continuing education.
Hold licensure as an LMSW/LSCSW, LPC/LCPC, LMFT/LCMFT, or LMLP/LCP, or have the ability to become licensed.
A temporary BSRB license may be considered, with the expectation of obtaining full licensure within one calendar year of the temporary license issue date.
Be at least 18 years old.
Pass pre-employment background checks.
Have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
Training or experience in military cultural competency.
Experience treating trauma-related disorders, including PTSD.
Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience collaborating with Veterans Affairs programs, veteran-serving organizations, or military treatment systems.
Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or interdisciplinary team leadership.
Experience collaborating with VSOs, veteran advocacy organizations, community veteran coalitions, or veteran-serving agencies.
Veteran of the United States Armed Forces; eligible family members of veterans with demonstrated experience supporting the veteran community may also be considered.
Qualified veterans and eligible family members whose experience demonstrates the ability to engage and support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families may receive preference.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments to identify diagnoses, presenting problems, treatment needs, and barriers to recovery.
Develop comprehensive, medically necessary treatment plans with clients and relevant participants, provide referrals, use measurement-based tools, and review plans with clients every 90 days.
Provide individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy in office or community settings, monitor client progress, and document each service within 72 hours.
Develop and monitor discharge plans, document progress, and prepare discharge summaries with prognosis and follow-up recommendations, including referrals.
Monitor treatment resource utilization for appropriateness and medical necessity; participate in utilization review and peer review, including reviewing records and providing feedback.
Respond to crisis and emergency needs as required and consult with crisis teams, center personnel, and community providers.
Maintain complete and timely medical records, review related provider documentation as needed, update electronic health records, and comply with CCBHC documentation and NOMS collection requirements.
Shadow, mentor, or supervise practicum students and interns as assigned, and complete documentation required by their universities.
Meet department productivity and documentation standards and support the center’s mission, goals, and objectives through constructive engagement with clients, colleagues, management, and community partners.
Serve as the SMVF program’s clinical lead and primary clinical point of contact.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the Veteran Peer Navigator and Case Manager regarding treatment recommendations, referrals, risk management, and service coordination.
Coordinate communication and collaboration with Veterans Affairs programs, VSOs, MTFs, county and state veteran service representatives, and other veteran-serving agencies.
Assist with development and implementation of program procedures, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in grant reporting, outcome monitoring, and program evaluation as assigned.
Promote military cultural competency and trauma-informed care throughout program operations.
Identify service gaps and opportunities to improve access to care for veterans and their families.
Follow dress code policies at alternative work locations, including schools, jails, courts, detention centers, and community partner sites.