FirstWatch Float Pool Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Circle Internet Financial Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Internet Financial Limited is seeking a Traveling Float Pool Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) based in Houston, Texas, to provide essential support and interventions for children and youth in the child welfare system. In this dynamic role, the QMHP will travel across multiple locations, ensuring continuity of care while demonstrating independent problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in mental health services.

Benefits

Traveling opportunities within Texas

Flexible work assignments

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Certification in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) or Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA).
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and youth.
• Provide goal-directed interventions during transitions.
• Maintain detailed progress notes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, or related field

Job description

FirstWatch Float Pool Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Houston, Texas

About Us:At Winner's Circle Group of Texas, our mission is to empower special needs children and adults, along with their families, through innovative and effective programs. We are dedicated to providing top-quality mental health services to help individuals lead healthy, productive lives.

Position Overview: As a Traveling Float Pool Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), you will provide a range of services to engage, support, and coach parents, children, and youth within the child welfare system. This dynamic role requires flexibility, as you will rotate between multiple locations, offering support to sites experiencing high demand or in the process of being established. Your primary focus will be to build rapport with children and youth while implementing targeted interventions to enhance their well-being and stability during transitional periods.

This role requires strong independent problem-solving skills, as you will often be working autonomously in new or high-need environments. Additionally, travel will be required across our offices throughout Texas or assignments lasting on average between two weeks and one month within a designated region. Despite the travel demands, QMHPs are still expected to bill a minimum of 30 hours per week.

This position will report to the Float Pool Coordinator and will have a designed Home Location (Dallas or Houston) in between Float Pool Assignments).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of the WCG Team at designated locations, particularly when launching new sites or providing additional staffing support.
• Engage and collaborate with agencies, guardians, children, and youth within the child welfare system.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and youth to promote their personal growth and functional development.
• Deliver goal-directed interventions aimed at stabilizing children and youth during transitions.
• Maintain detailed, accurate progress notes, ensuring completion within 24 hours of each session.
• Provide a comprehensive handoff and transition plan to ensure continuity of care, ensuring assigned QMHPs and agencies remain fully informed.
• Demonstrate strong independent problem-solving skills, adapting to new environments, caseloads, and agency structures with minimal supervision.
• Travel within the assigned region for periods of 2 weeks to 1 month per assignment, ensuring seamless support and transition assistance.
• Maintain consistent productivity, billing 30-40 hours per week despite varying locations and travel commitments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a QMHP
• Travel within the assigned region for periods of2 weeks to 1 month per assignment, ensuring seamless support and transition assistance.
• Maintain consistent productivity, billing 30-40 hours per week despite varying locations and travel commitments.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, including:
• Social Work
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation
• Counseling
• Human Growth and Development
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Gerontology
• Special Education
• Educational Psychology
• Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Intervention
• Certification in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) or the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) (must be updated annually).
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve effectively in varied and sometimes challenging environments.
• Completion of a standardized training curriculum.

Licensure (if applicable)

Candidates holding the following licenses will be prioritized:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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