Qualified Mental Health Professional / QMHP -- Your Compassion and Behavioral Health Experience Can Make a Difference

Monarch; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Qualified Professional to provide clinically based guidance and support for staff and individuals served. The role spans clerical, clinical, and organizational tasks while upholding Monarch’s positive image.

You will perform initial assessments, coordinate with providers, and promote community connections, natural supports, and effective referrals. Travel may be required and ongoing training is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of crisis management experience in mental health or related field.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders.
• One of: Bachelor degree in non-human services with 4 years FT or 8 years PT experience; Bachelor degree in Human Services with 2 years FT or 4 years PT; Master in Human Services with 1 year FT or 2 years PT.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessments and evaluate referrals and strategies with staff and providers.
• Identify opportunities to connect individuals with community resources and natural supports.
• Use varied communication skills to build relationships among individuals, staff, and stakeholders.
• Ensure referrals align with assessments and document required records and reports.
• Provide engagement services for discharge referrals with serious mental illness or addictive disorders.
• Attend meetings and trainings and maintain ongoing certifications.

Skills

Crisis management

Mental health

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree (non Human Services)

Bachelor degree (Human Services)

Master degree (Human Services)

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Schedule:Friday, Saturday & Sunday (7:00pm - 7:00am)Pay Range Minimum:$19.23Education We're Looking for:Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (dependent upon experience) (Required)Certifications We're Looking For:Qualified Professional (QP) - Monarch-DSMExperience We're Looking For:Experience in a crisis management setting or service during which the individual provided crisis response | 1 Year | Required Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis, an intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder | 1-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description) | RequiredAdditional Details:A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following:Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience requiredBachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience requiredMaster degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience requiredJob Description Summary:The primary responsibilities of the Qualified Professional for BHUC includes providing clinically based guidance to both staff and the individuals they support, including clerical, clinical and organizational tasks all while conveying a positive image of the organization.What You'll Do:• Provide initial assessment, evaluate effectiveness of assessment and referral made by person receiving services, participate in team meetings/case reviews with providers and natural supports as needed.• Identify opportunities for community connections and development/enhancement of natural support networks for people served. Work with staff to educate people served on these referral options and access opportunities.• Use a range of communication skills and strategies to establish a mutual relationship with the individual, staff, co-workers, supervisors, other stakeholders and people who are important to the individuals receiving services.• Ensure referral recommendations for services are and supports that are in alignment with the assessment.• Provide Assertive Engagement Services to hospital discharge referrals with a documented severe or serious mental illness and/or addictive disorder who have history of erratic or non-engagement in treatment; Individuals eligible for Assertive Engagement must be identified as in need of active engagement, have experienced a significant therapeutic disconnect with the service provider or have an instance of/situation resulting in hospitalizations, jail days, or involvement with law enforcement.• Prepare and submit required or requested reports, documents, assessments, evaluations and paperwork. Review and sign off on clinical documentation as required. Designated to release confidential information within assigned department(s).• Identify methods whereby services can be provided utilizing existing community resources whenever possible.• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures including preventative and crisis services.• Work with the Practice Administrator and the staff on the continual assessment and enhancement of services provided by the BHUC.• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.• Driving and travel may be required.Benefits:We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.You Belong at Monarch HealthcareYou deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMonarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact [e-mail] or call [phone].This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.Department:BH - Qualified Professional