QMHP: Mental Health Recovery Specialist

Sharon Health Care Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sharon Health Care Center in Peoria, IL seeks a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to deliver recovery-oriented clinical services and coordinate individualized care within a trauma-informed, person-centered framework.

The QMHP will participate in assessments, treatment planning, and progress reviews while supervising assigned mental health staff and collaborating with families and community providers. Training and regular competency updates are required.

Qualifications

• Illinois LPHA license or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse with qualifying mental-health training and supervised experience.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of clinical experience in mental health.
• Master's or doctoral degree in counseling/guide rehabilitation/social work/psychology or related field with practicum hours or QMHP supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical assessments, treatment planning, progress reviews, and discharge prep.
• Provide recovery-oriented individual and group interventions to build coping and community living skills.
• Monitor and document resident progress toward treatment goals.
• Provide clinical direction and supervision to mental health staff.
• Respond to behavioral-health crises and ensure safety.
• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team, residents, families, and providers.
• Maintain rights protection and accurate, clinical documentation.

Education

LPHA (Illinois Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts)

RN with mental-health training/licensing

OT with mental-health experience

Master's or doctoral degree in counseling/psychology/social work or related field + supervision hours or QMHP experience

Job description

Sharon Health Care Center in Peoria, IL seeks a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to deliver recovery-oriented clinical services and coordinate individualized care within a trauma-informed, person-centered framework.

The QMHP will participate in assessments, treatment planning, and progress reviews while supervising assigned mental health staff and collaborating with families and community providers. Training and regular competency updates are required.