Qualified Mental Health Professional

Family Solutions Of Ohio Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Solutions is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide outpatient mental health services in Chicago, IL. This full-time, on-site role focuses on person-centered, trauma-informed care in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical evaluations, individualized treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families, schools, and other providers to support client progress.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field.
• Ideal candidate is a mental health clinician, therapist, social worker, or behavioral health professional.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centered, trauma-informed clinical evaluations.
• Gather clinical and historical information to assess needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with client input.
• Deliver outpatient therapy and counseling services.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management.
• Use evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions.
• Ensure timely, safe, responsive care.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, and providers.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Support professional development and quality improvement.
• Meet productivity: average 28 billable hours per week.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Client assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related Behavioral Health Field

Job description

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Qualified Mental Health Professional

Full Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) I & II

Closing Date: December 06, 2026, or open until filled

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Chicago Office (Community-Based)

Make a Difference. Build Meaningful Connections. Change Lives.

Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a mental health clinician, therapist, social worker, or behavioral health professional who is passionate about providing person-centered, trauma-informed care and supporting clients in community-based settings.

If you value meaningful client relationships, collaborative care, and a supportive environment focused on quality behavioral health services, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Provide Comprehensive Care: Conduct person-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinical evaluations, including assessment of mental status, risk factors, strengths, needs, and client preferences.

Support Clinical Assessment: Gather relevant clinical and historical information, assess client functioning and safety, determine appropriate service needs, and formulate diagnostic impressions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Develop Individualized Treatment Plans: Partner with clients and, when appropriate, their families or significant supports to develop individualized treatment plans focused on meaningful goals, client preferences, and medically necessary services.

Provide Therapy & Mental Health Services: Deliver outpatient therapy, mental health counseling, crisis intervention, case management, Community Support Services, treatment planning, and other behavioral health services consistent with your qualifications, licensure, and applicable standards.

Use Evidence-Based Practices: Utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapeutic interventions that are appropriate to the client and permitted by applicable regulations and funding requirements.

Respond with Care: Address client clinical and behavioral health needs in a timely and responsive manner while maintaining a strong focus on safety, engagement and positive outcomes.

Collaborate for Better Outcomes: Work closely with clients, families, treatment team members, external care providers, schools, community agencies, and other service providers to coordinate care and support progress toward treatment goals.

Document with Purpose: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing documentation, and other required records.

Practice with Integrity: Maintain confidentiality, follow ethical standards, practice within the scope of your qualifications and Illinois licensure when applicable, and comply with Family Solutions policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulations.

Grow with Us: Participate in professional development, team meetings, quality and performance improvement initiatives, and other activities that support continuous learning and excellent client care.

Deliver Consistent Services: Meet established productivity and quality standards while providing consistent, client-centered services. The expected productivity standard for this position is an average of 28 billable hours per week.

Why You'll Love Working at Family Solutions

A mission-driven organization that values individuality, teamwork, and innovation

A culture that supports collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement

Opportunities to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners

Leadership that cares about quality care, staff support, and positive outcomes

Opportunities to grow your clinical expertise in a community-based behavioral health setting

What We're Looking For

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a Related Behavioral Health Field