Qualified Mental Health Professional

CFGC•Mesquite, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Child and Family Guidance Center is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional for its Mesquite location. As a community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center employs a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges across seven North Texas counties. The center is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care, ensuring no one is turned away regardless of their ability to pay. Services range from initial assessment to ongoing care, helping individuals recover from trauma and thrive in their communities.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling, psychology, social work, or related field as specified in the Texas Administrative Code Rule §353.1415 for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS).
Trained in working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Children with Severe Emotional Disturbances, and delivery of services based on curriculum.
Possess basic therapeutic skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills.
Must be goal-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently and using good judgment.
Must possess a strong understanding and ability to work with diverse populations including various cultures, racial groups, and socio-economic levels.
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to relate to consumers, employees, and the general public in a professional manner.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to prioritize.
Ability to adhere to articulated policy and procedures.
1-year professional experience in Case Management.
Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).
Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.
Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs. in weight on occasion (up to 35%).
Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) travel locally.
Provide own transportation and have a working cell phone.
Maintain a valid driver license and auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Training in child and/or adult counseling, and family dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide family-oriented, individual, and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management services to clients per state standards.
Provide interventions in the community, home, school, and office to clients assigned to caseloads.
Provide curriculum-based rehabilitative services to families, individuals, and groups.
Maintain all case records (notes, treatment plans, and uniform assessments) in accordance with CFGC standards.
Meet monthly benchmarks including providing services at least twice per month to each assigned client, a minimum of 100 direct client contact hours each month, and a minimum of 80% of client services in the community setting each month (80+ hours).
Document all clinical notations accurately, understanding they are legal documents.
Present all assigned cases for supervisor review.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and other in-office activities.
Maintain required professional certifications and licensure.
Provide own transportation and have a working cell phone.
Maintain a valid driver license and auto liability insurance.
Cover office-based QMHP services temporarily upon supervisor request.
Adhere to all current city, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
Safeguard confidential healthcare information in compliance with HIPAA.
Perform all duties professionally and ethically.
Adhere to the policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
Professionally represent CFGC in the community and online.
Contact supervisor immediately if a consumer is suspected of being a victim of abuse or neglect, or if receiving a subpoena, being called to testify, or participating in legal proceedings.
Ensure community awareness of all services offered within the agency.
Serve on task forces when requested.
Provide consultation to other agencies contracted with CFGC.
Perform other duties as assigned.