QMHP/Community Support Specialist

Empower Behavioral Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Behavioral Health Center in Chicago seeks a QMHP/Community Support Specialist to work directly with clients in their homes and communities, helping them manage symptoms and live more independently. This hands-on, relationship-driven role makes a visible difference.

Applicants should meet Medicaid QMHP criteria, have behavioral health experience, and possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, plus a valid driver’s license for community travel.

Qualifications

• Meets the Medicaid definition of a QMHP.
• Relevant behavioral health experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance for community travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home- and community-based support aligned to each client's treatment plan.
• Teach coping, communication, problem-solving, and daily-living skills.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health, wellness, and relapse prevention.
• Help clients build crisis-prevention and wellness strategies.
• Support community integration and connection to supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

About Empower Behavioral Health

For more than 25 years, Empower Behavioral Health has been a trusted resource for individuals and families seeking compassionate, effective behavioral health care.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, client-centric behavioral health services.

Our Vision

To create communities of wellness where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Our Core Values

• Empathy — We listen with compassion and honor each individual’s lived experience.
• Mutual Respect — We value dignity, culture, and collaboration in every interaction.
• Partnership — We work alongside clients, families, and communities to support care.
• Ownership — We encourage individuals to actively participate in their care and goals.
• Wellness — We promote whole-person wellness that builds strength and stability.
• Equity — We are committed to accessible, inclusive services for all communities.
• Resilience — We support growth, healing, and long-term stability at each person’s pace.

Learn more at https://empowerbhc.org/

QMHP / Community Support Specialist

Chicago | Contracted

As a QMHP/Community Support Specialist, you'll work directly with clients in their homes and communities, helping them build the skills and confidence to manage symptoms and live more independently. This is handson, relationship-driven work that makes a visible difference.

What You'll Do

• Deliver individualized community support services tied to each client's treatment plan.
• Teach coping, communication, problem-solving, and daily-living skills.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health, wellness, and relapse prevention.
• Help clients build crisis-prevention and wellness strategies.
• Support community integration and connection to natural and formal supports.

What You'll Bring

• Meets the Medicaid definition of a QMHP.
• Relevant behavioral health experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance for community travel.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience with community-based behavioral health services.
• Reliable transportation and a passion for community-based work will help you thrive here