Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician (QMHP)

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QBHP) to provide outpatient behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation in Peoria, Illinois. The role includes crisis evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination with crisis services to支持 high-risk clients.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, plus 1,000 practicum hours or 1 year of supervised clinical experience under QMHP.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• 1,000 hours practicum and/or internship or 1 year of clinical experience under QMHP supervision.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, diagnostic ability, and proficient written and oral communication; ability to plan and organize work; recognizes signs of suicidality.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic assessments and determine immediate treatment needs with patients, requesting medical consultation as indicated.
• Create treatment plans with patient goals aligned to assessments.
• Provide behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, or groups.
• Coordinate with Emergency Response Service and crisis teams for high-risk clients.
• Maintain records per UnityPlace policies and regulatory standards; ensure proper documentation.
• Liaise with community agencies, primary care, court systems, and managed-care entities to align treatment goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Written & verbal communication

Organization & planning

Suicidality recognition

Education

Master's degree (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field)

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QBHP) to provide outpatient behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation in Peoria, Illinois. The role includes crisis evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination with crisis services to支持 high-risk clients.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, plus 1,000 practicum hours or 1 year of supervised clinical experience under QMHP.