Crisis Stabilization Specialist - QMHP

RPMGlobal; Abingdon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement contribution

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Life Insurance & Disability

Training & Growth

Job summary

Highlands Harbor operates as a crisis stabilization program offering an overnight, non-hospital setting for psychiatric/substance use crises, including detox. The program emphasizes individualized care and operates a 12-bed unit in a recently renovated building, supporting staff through structured shifts.

The role centers on continuous observation, crisis evaluation, brief intervention, de-escalation, and coordination with wrap-around supports, with a focus on safety and rapid referrals as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• One-year case management experience.
• Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Trainee; QMHP and residential/crisis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation and monitoring of individuals in crisis.
• Crisis evaluation, brief intervention and de-escalation to stabilize situations.
• Referrals to wrap-around services and coordination with supports.

Skills

Crisis observation

De-escalation

Case management

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Highlands Harbor is a crisis stabilization program that provides an alternative to hospitalization. Highlands Harbor offers an overnight, non-hospital setting that focuses on individualized care for those experiencing psychiatric/substance use crisis including detox. This program has the capacity of a 12-bed unit in a newly renovated building.

Primary responsibilities include continuous observation and monitoring, crisis evaluation, brief intervention and de-escalation, referrals to wrap-around services, and coordination with supports.

Position Specifics

• Location: Crisis Services Office - Abingdon, VA
• Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
• Compensation: $20.50 - $22.00 – Commensurate with education/experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Experience: One-year case management experience and registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Trainee required. Registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and residential or crisis experience preferred.

Benefits

• Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 4% Employer Retirement Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
• Offering Trainings and Professional Growth
• Paid Time Off Program
• Observed Holidays
• Work Schedule Flexibility
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits

A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Department: Crisis Services