New Growth Behavioral Health provides high-quality behavioral health services in the natural community setting to individuals in need of essential quality care in order to stabilize their mental health and deal with behaviors driven by their underlying conditions. New Growth Behavioral Health strives to provide services to individuals who are looking for growth within themselves and supportive assistance to heal, grow and succeed. These services include Mental Health Skill-Building, Intensive Family-Based Services, Crisis Stabilization, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Services. We are seeking highly enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate professionals who want to make a difference in the community and take their career to another level.

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is responsible for providing direct mental health services to individuals within the community and providing short-term interventions that will promote stabilization for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Duties and Responsibilities include:

· Provide mental health treatment to individuals receiving services (services may include Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill-Building or Crisis Stabilization discussed during the interview) via behavior management, modeling, care coordination, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and skills training.

· Manage a caseload of clients.

· Provide services in community locations where the individual lives, works, participates in services, or socializes. Locations include schools, homes, places of employment or education, or community settings.

· Work with clients to foster the development of new improved coping, problem solving, communication skills, case management, etc. and any other goals as directly related to the client’s individualized service plan.

· Establish a good working relationship with other public and private agencies/services and interface collaboratively with them (i.e., Social Services, CSBs, hospitals, etc.)

· Communicate and coordinate effectively with other members in clients’ care team, including case managers, psychiatrists, medical providers, family members, and other service providers at least once per quarter to ensure coordination of care.

· May provide supportive assistance in the areas of activities of daily living, money management and other basic physical needs as it relates to their independent living skills.

· Linkage and referral to ongoing services, supports and resources(such as health services, recreational activities, housing, financial resources, food pantry, government entitlements, fuel assistance, SNAP benefits, etc.) as appropriate and least restrictive level of care.

· Participates in the development and implementation of service plans, objectives and methods necessary for providing effective services to individual clients and families.

· Attend weekly staff meetings, clinical supervision, and trainings.

· Complete required clinical documentation and maintain client records by documenting clients’ progress (i.e., progress notes, quarterly progress reports, and updated treatment plans)

· Evaluate clients’ participation and progress on goals and update Individual Service Plan at least once each quarter to reflect progress or address barriers to progress, complete quarterly reports, progress notes, and other necessary documentation.

· Ensure compliance with regulations set by governing bodies (Medicaid, CARF, DBHDS) and maintain standards of care according to NGBH policies and procedures.

· Any other job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Possess a valid driving license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Own and operate an insurable and registered vehicle.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Available to work weekend hours as well as attend after-work meetings.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to navigate through the world wide web / internet.
• Access to a working phone and computer.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess creative problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbal information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of serving the mental health population
• Knowledge of mental illness and therapeutic interventions relating to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
• Knowledge of counseling and crisis intervention strategies.
• Behavior management training and the ability to manage challenging behaviors and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Ability to interact with referral sources and other community service providers.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge of Medicaid billing requirements.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Educations and Specifications

The qualified applicant must possess a minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services Field and minimum of one-year experience providing direct services to adults with various mental health challenges. Must be able to function as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-A/C or T as determined by the state of Virginia regulations. Qualified applicants may also meet the minimum requirements for qualified paraprofessionals.

This Company Offers:

• Clinical and Administrative Support
• Open Door Policy
• Professionalism
• Internal Growth and Promotion
• Opportunities to earn performance based incentives
• Monthly gas stipend
• Competitive pay with bonus structure
• CEU opportunities for trainings of interest and to maintain QMHP license

Hours per week:

• 30-39

Job Type/Pay:

• Part time and Full Time Positions
• Rate of pay negotiable
• Bi weekly or Twice Monthly

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Benefits Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• May require weekends and holidays

Experience:

• Behavioral Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Human services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Social services: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• VA Board of License QMHP (Required)

Work Location: Community/In-home/Mobile

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person