Qualified Mental Health Professional

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Roanoke, VA

22h

About The Position

The Community-Based Child and Family Counselor (QMHP-C) provides direct clinical services to youth and their families in home, school, and community settings. The role delivers individualized, strength-based interventions through a comprehensive wraparound approach that actively engages youth, caregivers, and support systems. This is a community-based position, not an office-based role. Scheduling is flexible, with hours that may include evenings and weekends depending on participant needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
Meet Virginia QMHP-C criteria, including at least one year of clinical experience working with children or adolescents, or an equivalent combination of education and supervised experience as defined by DBHDS.
Active QMHP-C registration or eligibility in Virginia.
Strong communication, organization, and engagement skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to children and families in a clinical or community-based setting.
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Bilingual skills, such as Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

Initiate, organize, plan, and implement individualized clinical interventions for assigned youth and families.
Develop and deliver service plans using a strength-based, wraparound model that engages caregivers and support systems.
Provide services in community-based settings, including homes, schools, and other natural environments.
Collaborate with families, stakeholders, and service providers to support treatment goals.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Support youth and families in building skills and accessing resources across educational, social, and behavioral domains.