PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional to provide advanced mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, DSM-based diagnostic impression, and short-term stabilization with therapy.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, active BLS certification for inpatient work, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or related field (MO LMSW for social work).
• Active BLS certification required for QMHP inpatient department.
• Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and diagnostic processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced mental health treatment in individual and group settings.
• Perform crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Develop treatment plans and implement short-term stabilization strategies.
• Interface with internal and external treatment providers as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Diagnostic formulation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work/family therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Western Missouri Mental Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Provides an advanced level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Primary duties include crisis intervention, risk assessment, diagnostic impression utilizing the DSM, short-term stabilization services as well as individual and group therapy. Treatment is provided based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the population served. The incumbent develops treatment strategies to meet the multifaceted needs of a diverse population, with attention to the policies and procedures of Truman Medical Center, and is expected to interface with both internal and external treatment providers.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field, Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a MO LMSW
• If working is a BH Inpatient department, an active BLS certification and maintaining that status is required to remain assigned to the QMHP inpatient department
• Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment and have basic research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have organizational and leadership skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment.
• If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.