Qualified Mental Health Professional

McHur Care; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

McHur Care seeks a Qualified Mental Health Professional to deliver community-based behavioral health services in Waco and surrounding communities. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred to support communication with Spanish-speaking clients and caregivers.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity with compensation variations based on billable hours and additional incentives. You’ll work in homes, schools, and community settings, collaborating with caregivers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field meeting QMHP-CS requirements.
• Eligibility to provide QMHP-CS services with credential verification.
• Experience with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide QMHP services in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Complete timely progress notes for billing and compliance.
• Coordinate with caregivers and supervisors to plan care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and maintain credentials.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

At McHur Care, we believe community-based mental health care is purpose-driven work. Our professionals help children, adolescents, and families build practical skills, navigate challenges, and strengthen stability where everyday life happens: at home, at school, and in the community.

We are seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional to provide community-based behavioral health services in Waco and surrounding communities. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred to support communication with Spanish-speaking clients and caregivers.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity.

About The Role

Provide authorized QMHP services that support each client’s recovery goals while meeting applicable service, documentation, and payer requirements. This field-based role is a strong fit for someone who communicates well, works independently, and enjoys helping youth and families apply practical skills in everyday situations.

Service scheduling is coordinated around client and caregiver availability, authorized services, and your availability.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver skills training and development, targeted case management, crisis intervention, and medication training and support within your qualifications and the client’s authorized plan.
• Participate in assessment activities and service planning appropriate to your credentials and scope.
• Support the development and updating of crisis and safety plans as appropriate.
• Coordinate with caregivers, clinical supervisors, and other care partners to support continuity of services.
• Provide face-to-face services in approved settings, including homes, schools, offices, and community locations.
• Complete accurate, timely progress notes and service documentation that support billing and compliance requirements.
• Participate in required clinical supervision and maintain applicable qualifications and credentials.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field that meets applicable QMHP-CS qualification requirements.
• Eligibility to provide QMHP-CS services, subject to education and credential verification.
• Experience Supporting Children, Adolescents, Or Families Preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation, organization, and follow-through.
• Professional, empathetic communication with clients, caregivers, and community partners.
• Comfort working independently in a community-based service model.
• Reliable transportation for travel throughout the Waco service area.

Compensation And Support

• Compensation is governed by the Contractor Agreement and applicable Compensation Plan.
• Base service fee: $25–$28 per approved billable hour. Services must meet applicable documentation, coding, and billing requirements.
• Monthly accelerator: An additional $4–$9 per eligible billable hour under a tiered model based on total monthly billable hours.
• Mileage support: Monthly payments of $100–$800 may be available based on verified eligible business mileage and plan requirements. Normal commuting is excluded.
• Ramp-up support: Eligible contractors may receive temporary supplemental pay for up to 45 days while building a caseload. For qualifying full-time engagements, the supplement can bridge the difference between actual billable hours and 25 billable hours per week, subject to participation, communication, and other plan conditions.
• Paid clinical supervision: Required clinical supervision is compensated at your contracted billable-hour rate. This payment is separate from client-service billing.
• Optional company meetings: Monthly company meetings are optional and encouraged. Participation is compensated at your contracted billable-hour rate.
• Client referral incentive: A $50 incentive may be available for each qualifying new client enrolled with confirmed active insurance, subject to plan terms.
• Earnings vary with the services delivered, eligible billable hours, documentation completion, and applicable incentives.

PAY SCHEDULEPayments Are Issued Semi-monthly

• Services provided from the 1st through the 15th are paid on the 22nd.
• Services provided from the 16th through the end of the month are paid on the 7th of the following month.
• Payment remains subject to applicable submission and approval requirements.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

• This engagement does not include employee benefits. Contractors are responsible for their applicable taxes and business expenses.
• Administrative work and travel time are not separately compensated unless covered by the Compensation Plan or another written agreement. Required clinical supervision and optional paid company meetings are compensated as described above. Any additional training requirements and related compensation will be addressed in the applicable agreement.

WHY MCHUR CARE

Meaningful community-based care takes professionals who build trust, communicate clearly, and follow through. McHur Care offers access to clinical supervision, support while establishing a caseload, and a compensation model that recognizes consistent service delivery.

If you want to help Waco-area youth and families build skills that make a difference in daily life, we’d like to connect.