Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (Hybrid)

Lifelong Access; Bartonville (IL); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Lifelong Access is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Illinois to provide assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and related mental health services to clients in our behavioral health program. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, supervision hours within the clinic, and a collaborative team environment dedicated to empowering individuals and families we serve.

Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing client-centered plans,

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or a related field with supervised direct service hours.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy to supported individuals.
• Ensure billable services are documented and submitted per regulations.
• Provide training to agency staff to support treatment plan implementation.
• Implement, review, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and participate in agency-wide activities.
• Complete case notes and maintain files per regulations and policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy delivery

Documentation

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). In this position, you will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and other mental health services to identified Lifelong Access clients. We are excited to be growing our behavioral health clinic services and the exceptional team of professionals. With this growth, there will be promotional opportunities along with opportunities to earn clinical supervision hours provided by our staff within the clinic. Work with a caring and compassionate team of mental health professionals. Come see why we love what we do!

Minimum Starting Wage: $25 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans
• Provide individual and group therapy counseling to supported individuals
• Ensure billable services are documented and submitted in accordance with applicable rules
• Provide training to agency staff to support the implementation of treatment plans
• Implement treatment plans as written; review and modify those treatment plans as necessary
• As requested, participate in agency-wide functions to support entire organization, including intra-agency and inter-agency committees
• Complete case notes and other required documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policy
• Maintain files in accordance with applicable regulations and agency standards
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or a related field and has successfully completed either: 1) practicum (or internship) that included a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service in a mental health setting; or 2) minimum one year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP
• Experience working with children and adolescent preferred, but not required
• Illinois professional license preferred, but not required
• Medicaid knowledgeable preferred
• High understanding of confidentiality
• Desire and ability to work under supervision and cooperatively with a treatment team
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record
• Must be able to successfully pass criminal, DCFS, and safe driving background check
• Must be able to successfully pass TB test and drug screen
• Current proof of automobile insurance

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to talk, hear, and possess clear close and distance vision. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, fingers to reach or feel. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.