Hcbs qualified mental health professional

Job Details:

Job Location: SECOND CHANCES-HOPEWELL - HOPEWELL, VA

Position Type: Contractor

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Days

Position Summary

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides direct mental health services to adults, children, adolescents, and families in community-based, outpatient, and in-home settings. The QMHP works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to assess client needs, develop treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and support clients in achieving stability and improved functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Deliver skill-building, psychoeducation, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention services.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, and community partners.
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Manage an assigned caseload and support agency quality and compliance initiatives.

Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications (Virginia QMHP Standards)

Candidates must meet Virginia DBHDS QMHP eligibility criteria, including one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field and at least 1 year of documented clinical experience providing direct mental health services; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field and at least 2 years of documented clinical experience providing direct mental health services; or
• Master’s degree in a human services field.

Eligible Degrees Include: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and recovery-oriented care.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, person-centered planning, and cultural competency.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations professionally.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and basic computer applications.

Supervision:

• Supervised by a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or Clinical Supervisor.
• Group supervision and individual supervision are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IIH, MHSS, TDT, outpatient, or group home settings.
• Experience with high-risk populations and co-occurring disorders.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

About Second Chances Comprehensive Services

Second Chances Comprehensive Services LLC is a caring organization focused on at-risk youth in the community. As a CARF-accredited provider, we are dedicated to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients. We provide mental health services throughout Hopewell, Virginia Beach, Chester, and Emporia, Virginia. Everything we do is centered on empowering our clients with the support and peace of mind they need for a second chance at life.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Second Chances Comprehensive Services is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.