Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's level education in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, or related field.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is in search of a dedicated Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to become part of our team! This is a full-time position within an existing team aimed at providing effective, community-centered mental health services within a multidisciplinary framework.
A Note About Shift Availability:
Shifts will range from early morning, mid morning, and mid day. This includes an on call after hours rotation and flexing hours as necessary. Additionally, since we will be operating 7 days a week, this will include working some holidays.
Your desired shift can be discussed upon interview.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide direct mental health services in various community settings
- Support clients through intensive case management & treatment planning
- Deliver crisis intervention (including on-call rotation)
- Offer skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, medication education and assist participants with medication management
- Assist with community integration
- Provide participant transportation
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Complete intakes including consent, ANSA, and recovery plan
- Teach individuals how to advocate for themselves in multiple environments
- Enjoy a team approach where you will have another staff member with you when going to most places in the community, including clients' homes and other unfamiliar locations.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses & treatment
- Familiarity with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care
- Be willing to learn about different facets of harm reduction and its foundational principles
- Ability to build rapport and engage clients from diverse backgrounds
- Use of motivational interviewing, strengths-based approaches, and de- escalation techniques
- Clear, professional verbal and written communication
- Active listening and nonjudgmental, empathetic responses
- Organizational skills and proficient in technology
- Develop a strong understanding of clinical documentation and electronic health records and systems such as Netsmart, CMBHS, and Pigeon
- Be willing to learn the names and uses for common physical and mental health medications
- Stay up to date on all in person and online trainings
Personal Qualities:
- Empathetic, patient, flexible, and adaptable
- Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills
- Ethical, professional, and committed to learning and growth
- Works well with a shared caseload and team approach
- A strong understanding that you are the face of HBI in the community and the responsibility that comes with it
- Ability to be a team player and meaningfully contribute to an interdisciplinary team that includes medical staff, peer specialists, and therapists
- Be teachable and able to accept constructive feedback
- Cultivate a culture of honesty and integrity with both staff and participant
- Have a desire to develop leadership skills and be willing to take initiative
- Advocate for yourself as well as offer feedback to the team and supervisors
- Be able to drive company vehicle which will include maintaining a current Texas drivers license, Texas liability insurance, and driver trainings