Qualified Mental Health Professional

McHur Care; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage support

Job summary

McHur Care is seeking a qualified QMHP contractor to provide direct behavioral health services in community settings in Temple, Texas. You will perform bio-psychosocial assessments, deliver skills training, and coordinate with treatment teams while maintaining compliance and thorough documentation.

The role requires independent professional judgment, travel within the Temple area, and Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human services, or related field.
• Qualified as, or eligible to qualify as, a QMHP-CS under applicable Texas requirements.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual English/Spanish candidates strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based service model.
• Strong written documentation skills and ability to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments within qualifications and authorization.
• Deliver authorized skills training, targeted case management, crisis intervention, and medication training and support.
• Develop and update crisis and safety plans as appropriate and authorized.
• Coordinate with caregivers, care partners, and treatment team members.
• Provide face-to-face services in homes, schools, offices, and community locations.
• Complete timely documentation for billing and compliance, including progress notes and service records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human services, or related field

QMHP-CS eligibility under Texas requirements

Job description

Role Summary — Independent Contractor

You will provide direct QMHP services in community-based settings while meeting applicable payer, documentation, and compliance requirements. You will exercise independent professional judgment within the authorized scope and standards of QMHP service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, when assigned and within the individual’s qualifications and authorized role.
• Deliver authorized skills training and development, targeted case management, crisis intervention, and medication training and support services.
• Develop and update crisis and safety plans as appropriate and authorized.
• Coordinate with caregivers, care partners, and treatment team members as needed.
• Provide face-to-face services in approved settings, including clients’ homes, schools, McHur Care offices, and community locations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation required for billing and compliance, including progress notes, service records, and related documentation.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, families, schools, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human services, or another qualifying related field.
• Qualified as, or eligible to qualify as, a QMHP-CS under applicable Texas requirements.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred.
• Experience Supporting Children, Adolescents, And Families Is Preferred.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based service model.
• Strong written documentation skills and the ability to meet required timelines.
• Professional, empathetic communication with clients, families, and community partners.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the Temple-area service region.

Compensation And Contract Structure

• Compensation is governed by the Contractor Agreement and applicable Compensation Plan.
• Base Service Fee — Billable Work
• $25 to $28 per approved billable hour. Services must be properly documented, coded, eligible for submission, and approved for payment.
• Monthly Accelerator Enhancements
• An additional $4 to $9 per billable hour may be available based on total monthly billable hours under a tiered accelerator model.
• Mileage Support Payment — If Offered
• A flat monthly mileage-support payment may be available based on verified eligible business mileage. Normal commuting is excluded. Available tiers range from $100 to $800 per month.
• Ramp-Up Minimum Pay — Optional and Time-Limited
• Up to 45 days of ramp-up support may be available when applicable eligibility requirements are met.
• Other Incentives — If Applicable
• A $50 client recruitment bonus may be available for each new client enrolled with confirmed active insurance coverage.
• IMPORTANT CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
• This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Employee benefits are not provided.
• Non-billable administrative time, travel time, and meetings are not separately compensated unless expressly authorized under the Compensation Plan or a signed written statement of work.
• Trainings and meetings may be offered. Participation is generally voluntary unless otherwise specified in writing.
• Earnings are performance-driven and depend on authorized billable service delivery and the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of required documentation.

PAY SCHEDULE — SEMI-MONTHLY

Services performed from the 1st through the 15th are paid on the 22nd.

Services performed from the 16th through the final day of the month are paid on the 7th.

SERVICE AREA AND PRACTICAL EXPECTATIONS

• Primary coverage includes Temple, Texas, and surrounding Bell County communities.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Field travel between approved service locations is expected.
• Spanish-speaking ability is strongly preferred due to client and family communication needs within the service area.
• Services may be delivered in homes, schools, offices, and other approved community settings.

WHY MCHUR CARE

We support the professionals doing this important work. You’ll be connected to a mission-driven team with clear service expectations, practical resources, and a compensation model designed to reward consistent, high-quality community-based service delivery.