Licensed Mental Health Therapist; LPC, LMSW, LMLP, LMFT

Description

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Exempt

SDA;
Intermediate or Reintegration SUD Programs;
Crisis

3101 N Michigan St, Pittsburg, KS 66762; 3103 N Michigan St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Full-Time;
Salary

Full-Time Benefits, KPERs Covered

Chief Program Officer

None

This position has primary responsibility for the assessment of behavioral health disorders, development of treatment plans, coordination, delivery of services via individual and family therapy, documentation, and service utilization management for assigned clients. The QMHP may provide clinical direction to the case management team, as needed, to inform delivery of treatment interventions. This is accomplished through direct contact with the client, case conferences and treatment team meetings.

• The QMHP will be licensed in the state of Kansas by BSRB to diagnose and treat mental disorders and will maintain all requirements for credentials with the center including continuing education. Requires licensure as LMSW/LSCSW, LPC/LCPC, LMFT/LCMFT, LMLP/LCP or the ability to become licensed. A temporary license issued by the BSRB may be considered with the expectation of being fully licensed within one calendar year from the issue date of the temporary license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass and complete a TB Screen Test and Medical Evaluation.
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Staff will meet competency expectations, including integration of evidence-based practices and required certifications by successfully completing the following training which will be conducted in all of the following manners, but limited to in-person training, online training, webinars, seminars, workshops, and self-directed training. All training, certifications, and competencies will be documented by completion certificates when available and maintained by the Training department.
• Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.
• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First Aid CPR Training.

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Gather and document all relevant information regarding a client, via diagnostic (biopsychosocial assessment) interview to produce an accurate diagnosis, presenting problem and challenges that will be the medically necessary focus for treatment services and interventions. The evaluation includes an assessment of areas of need in life domains that without remediation or assistance will serve as a barrier to recovery for the client.
• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, jails, courts, detention centers, other community partners, etc.
• Treatment Planning:
  The client, in partnership with designated and relevant participants, will create a comprehensive plan of treatment, which addresses and lists medically necessary treatment interventions in response to treatment goals and objectives necessary to remediate assessed mental disorders and related concerns. The QMHP will provide referrals for center and community resources as needed. The QMHP will assess the need for ongoing treatment, utilizing measurement‑based tools, and will review and update the plan with the client, every 90 days.
• Therapy:
  Conduct treatment interventions directly with the client. This includes but is not limited to individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy. Services may be provided in the office setting or in…