Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Counselor (QMHP)

Heartland Behavioral Health Services; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Behavioral Health Services in Nevada, Missouri provides care for children and adolescents in acute and residential programs. The QMHP delivers individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients and their families, and participates in treatment team meetings as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or counseling, with licensure preferred in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychotherapy principles, practices and techniques as applied to psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation.
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling is required.
• Prefer licensure from Missouri to practice independently (LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., Ph.D.); provisional licensure considered.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients/residents and their families.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice independently as a QMHP.
• Part of the interdisciplinary team, participating in treatment team meetings.
• Completes psychosocial histories and aids in discharge planning.

Skills

Psychotherapy principles

QMHP practice independence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling

Job description

Heartland Behavioral Health Services in Nevada, Missouri provides care for children and adolescents in acute and residential programs. The QMHP delivers individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients and their families, and participates in treatment team meetings as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or counseling, with licensure preferred in Missouri.