Qualified Mental Health Professionals (PRN)

Western Tidewater CSB; Waverly (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals for their Nursing Home Pilot Program in Waverly, Virginia. The role involves teaching consumers strategies for managing mental health symptoms and assisting with service plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field, one year of relevant experience, and QMHP certification. This entry-level position offers full-time employment and involves advocating for consumers in need of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• One year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse or dually diagnosed.
• QMHP-C or QMHP-A certified by the Board of Health Professions.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Teach consumers appropriate strategies to manage behavioral and mental health symptoms.
• Assist consumers in gaining access to appropriate medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational and other support and services.
• Advocate on behalf of consumer, family and providers.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field

Job description

Western Tidewater CSB is seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals for our Nursing Home Pilot Program department to work PRN (as needed) Days and Weekends.

Gero-Psychiatric, Mental Health, or ID/DD experience is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties for QMHP

• Teach consumers appropriate strategies to manage behavioral and mental health symptoms
• Assist with consumer service plans related to identified needs and goals
• Assist consumers in gaining access to appropriate medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational and other support and services
• Provide consumer training/reinforcement, linkage to supports/services
• Advocate on behalf of consumer, family and providers
• Monitor/assess service delivery
• Behavior management and crisis intervention

Qualifications and Skills for QMHP

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service field
• One year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse or who are dually diagnosed.
• QMHP-C or QMHP-A certified by the Board of Health Professions
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV record.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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