Behavioral Health Specialist - QMHP

Integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Integral Care in Travis County, Texas, is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (QMHP) to join a multidisciplinary team serving adults in community and office settings. You will participate in diagnostic evaluation, complete assessments, collaborate to define recovery goals, and deliver therapies to help clients manage symptoms, secure housing and employment, and access essential services.

Under supervision, you will handle person-centered care using trauma-informed approaches, with travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide services as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for adults.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluation and complete assessments.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and case management with a trauma-informed approach.

Skills

QMHP

Community care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who provides services, primarily in the community setting, as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to coordinate care for adults. The Behavioral Health Specialist participates in diagnostic evaluation, completes assessment, and collaborates with individuals to define and facilitate desired life outcomes utilizing a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective. The Behavioral Health Specialist delivers therapeutic interventions to help individuals develop skills to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment and housing, and/or to obtain services such as medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, and other resources to fulfill needs.

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) embrace trauma-sensitive and informed practices, provide Suicide Safer care, and foster a supportive and welcoming environment. QMHPs operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cultivate a clinical skill set by forging therapeutic relationships with community members and/or stakeholders. Interventions and services can be both office- and community-based and may require the use of a personal automobile. Individuals served may be diagnosed with mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and/or IDD.

Staff members in this position are working under the supervision of a clinically licensed professional who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses and treatment. At this level, clinical assignments may be of moderate complexity and are handled with considerable independence, and complicated cases receive closer clinical review and supervision.

Services provided may include individual, family and/or group skills training using evidence-based interventions, crisis assessment, and case management.

Work is performed under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

License

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours

Full-Time.

Workdays

Monday - Friday.

Workhours

8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary

$24.18- $25.39 an hour, based on education.

Why join us

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.

LPHA Keywords

Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords

Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker