Crisis Clinician (QMHP)

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health’s Crisis Clinician role focuses on assessing and intervening during acute psychiatric emergencies, delivering trauma‑informed care and coordinating care with patients and community partners.

The QMHP position emphasizes crisis assessment, treatment planning, and connections to behavioral health services, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and state regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure requirements include IL/Licensure in IL and IA and CPR and CPI within 6 months of hire; IM+CANS certification per Illinois Medicaid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth and face-to-face crisis assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Complete outpatient assessments and treatment planning to connect clients with behavioral health services.
• Advocate for clients by providing support, brief counseling, resources, and assistance navigating services during crises.
• Provide timely referrals and coordinate connections to community resources, inpatient services, and ongoing treatment.
• Collaborate with providers, service agencies, and care teams to support continuity of care and client needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to team members as needed in accordance with state requirements.
• Maintain compliance with UnityPoint Health policies, documentation standards, safety guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Care coordination

Trauma-informed care

Client advocacy

Brief counseling

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• Salary Range: $30.45-$45.67/hr*
• Department: Crisis Services- Non CCBHC
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Job ID: 184195

Overview

The Crisis Clinician (Qualified Mental Health Professional – QMHP) provides crisis assessment, intervention, and care coordination for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. The role delivers trauma‑informed care, completes crisis assessments, evaluates safety risks, determines appropriate levels of care, and collaborates with providers and community partners to support client needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth and face‑to‑face crisis assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Complete outpatient assessments and treatment planning to connect clients with appropriate behavioral health services.
• Advocate for clients by providing support, brief counseling, resources, and assistance navigating services during times of crisis.
• Provide timely referrals and coordinate connections to community resources, inpatient services, and ongoing treatment.
• Collaborate with providers, service agencies, and care teams to support continuity of care and client needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to team members as needed in accordance with state requirements.
• Maintain compliance with UnityPoint Health policies, documentation standards, safety guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field OR
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Must be licensed in both Illinois and Iowa in good standing to practice.
• Illinois: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Iowa: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC), or Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR certification required.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain IM+CANS certification per Illinois Medicaid requirements.

Experience

• Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master’s level degree.
• Mental health or psychiatric experience preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short‑term and long‑term disability; pet insurance available.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.