Behavioral Health Clinician (QMHP) - Master’s Required

Carle Health; Bay View Gardens (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide assessment, intervention, and consultation within outpatient behavioral health. The role supports crisis evaluation and treatment planning, under supervision, and ensures compliance with state and federal oversight.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field, plus practicum hours or supervised

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• 1,000 practicum/internship hours under clinical supervision or 1 year supervised clinical experience.
• QMHP certification required for the role.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessments and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients.
• Completes treatment plans with goals aligned to identified needs.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and crisis teams for at-risk clients.
• Maintains records per policy and regulatory standards.
• Acts as liaison between community and patient needs; coordinates with providers and payers.
• Meets clinical productivity standards.
• Meets documentation and compliance standards for charts.
• Participates in in-service training and competency development.

Education

Master’s Degree: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Related Field.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide assessment, intervention, and consultation within outpatient behavioral health. The role supports crisis evaluation and treatment planning, under supervision, and ensures compliance with state and federal oversight.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field, plus practicum hours or supervised