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Life Skills Counselor (QMHP)

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Life Skills Counselor (Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP-T or QMHP), you will: * Provide direct, in-home and community-based mental health skill-building services to adults with ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for qmhp t in the United States is $52,327.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a QMHP T, and why are they important?

To thrive as a QMHP-T (Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee), you generally need a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and foundational knowledge in mental health concepts and interventions. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and completion of state-specific or agency-provided QMHP-T training are commonly required. Excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork abilities help build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications ensure that QMHP-Ts provide high-quality, ethical care while supporting clients’ mental health and meeting regulatory guidelines.

What is a QMHP T?

A QMHP-T (Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee) is a professional working towards becoming fully certified to provide mental health services. They typically provide direct support to individuals with mental health needs under the supervision of a licensed professional. Responsibilities may include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and offering crisis intervention. QMHP-Ts work in various settings such as community services, residential programs, or outpatient clinics. This role serves as a stepping stone toward full QMHP certification after gaining required experience and training.

What are the common responsibilities and challenges faced by a QMHP T in a typical workday?

A QMHP-T is often involved in conducting initial assessments, assisting with treatment planning, providing supportive counseling, and documenting client progress. In this role, you may work in a variety of settings such as community mental health centers, schools, or residential programs, and regularly coordinate with licensed clinicians and other care team members. Common challenges include managing complex caseloads, responding to crises, and supporting clients with diverse and sometimes severe mental health needs. However, the trajectory offers significant opportunities to gain supervision hours, advance to full QMHP status, and make a meaningful impact on client well-being. The environment is typically supportive and collaborative, making it a valuable learning experience for those early in their mental health careers.

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Infographic showing various Qmhp T job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,327 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Intensive In-home Clinician Counselor QMHP-C QMHP-T

EMS of Virginia

Mechanicsville, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


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Mental Health Counselor: Community Based (QMHP-C)

Intensive In-home

EMS of Virginia is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide Intensive In-home Services on a Full-time basis in the greater Richmond area (city of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Hanover, and surrounding areas). You must be registered with the Department of Health Professions as a QMHP-C in order to be eligible for this position.

EMS of Virginia has been in business since 2005 serving the mental health needs of the Tri-Cities area. We pride ourselves in being a "boutique" style agency. We have a solid foundation and are continually looking for ways to offer quality in the services we offer. We are constantly looking for ways to be different, to provide services to clients in a way that tailors to their specific needs, and to provide a positive, comfortable, and fun work environment for our team members. We expect hard work, but hard work pays off at EMS of Virginia! We invest in our staff so that you can progress in your career. We can offer licensure supervision toward LPC or LCSW, in addition to offering leadership opportunities within the organization.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Seeing clients in the community such as the client's home
  • Providing 1-1 mental health counseling related to goals
  • Working with family systems
  • Case Management to ensure client's basic needs are met
  • Providing individual and family counseling to children and adolescents
  • Completing individualized services plans
  • Completing quarterly reports
  • Completing progress notes for each session with a client
  • Providing information for authorization of services
  • Meeting regularly for supervision
  • Attendance at team meetings
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with your Clinical Supervisor

EMS of Virginia has been in business since 2005. We strive to hire invested individuals who are willing to help the company reach our goals so that we can help you reach your goals. In addition to a competitive hourly wage, we offer: health insurance to full-time team members (30+ billable hours per week), accrued PTO, flexible schedules, CEUs, paid supervision time, paid team meeting time, bonus incentives, retirement planning with company match, and training toward QMHP licensure.

We pride ourselves in being able to provide good clinical work to clients and seek to hire individuals who are licensed or licensed-eligible as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). If you are on this path, we will work with you to provide your supervision experience toward licensure. This is a great opportunity for a recent or upcoming graduate who has enough experience to qualify as a QMHP.

If you are a QMHP with experience with children, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website: www.emsofvirginia.com