Crisis Care QMHP - Trauma-Informed Support Specialist

Human Service Agency; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Training

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick & Bereav

Job summary

Human Service Agency is seeking a Crisis Care QMHP to provide trauma-informed mental health and crisis intervention services for individuals in acute distress. The role includes conducting assessments, safety planning, and coordination with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to ensure continuous care.

Responsibilities include stabilization, crisis response, involuntary commitments when needed, accurate documentation, and discharge planning with follow-up.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Current license in South Dakota in a related field.
• Registered or certified as QMHP in SD.
• Knowledge of EPHI and HIPAA policies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health assessments, evaluates safety and risk, and develops crisis intervention plans.
• Provides stabilization and supportive counseling.
• Collaborates with clients, families, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and agencies to coordinate services.
• Develops individualized treatment and safety plans for discharge.
• Responds to high-risk situations with calm, compassionate, client-centered care.
• Documents assessments and outcomes per policy; maintains medical records.
• Provides crisis intervention during on-call rotations and follows up post-discharge.
• Completes discharge and safety planning and monthly reporting as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Assessment & risk evaluation

Stabilization & counseling

Collaboration with agencies

Documentation & EHR

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Masters degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Current SD license in related field

QMHP registration/certification in SD

Job description

Human Service Agency is seeking a Crisis Care QMHP to provide trauma-informed mental health and crisis intervention services for individuals in acute distress. The role includes conducting assessments, safety planning, and coordination with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to ensure continuous care.

Responsibilities include stabilization, crisis response, involuntary commitments when needed, accurate documentation, and discharge planning with follow-up.