Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician (QMHP)

Carle Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional for Outpatient Behavioral Health in East Peoria. You will assess, plan, and deliver behavioral health interventions while coordinating with crisis services to ensure client safety.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and supervision-based clinical experience. You will join a team dedicated to quality care and community serves across central Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• 1000 practicum/internship hours under supervision, or 1 year of clinical experience under QMHP supervision.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, assess and diagnose, develop treatment plans, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessments and determines immediate treatment plan needs; requests medical consultation when indicated.
• Completes treatment plans with patients, identifying goals/objectives linked to assessments.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and crisis teams for high-risk clients.
• Maintains records per UnityPlace policies and regulatory/ accreditation standards.
• Acts as liaison between community and patient needs; coordinates with community agencies and care providers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral communication

Suicide risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Counseling/ related field

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional for Outpatient Behavioral Health in East Peoria. You will assess, plan, and deliver behavioral health interventions while coordinating with crisis services to ensure client safety.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and supervision-based clinical experience. You will join a team dedicated to quality care and community serves across central Illinois.