Role: Qualified Mental Health ProfessionalPosition Title: Clinical Support Specialist QMHP

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Available Shifts: B Shift, 2:30pm - 10:30pm (8 hr. shifts, Mon-Fri)

Reports to: Clinical Program Supervisor

Location: Richmond, TX

Benefits eligible: Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching Retirement

Position Description:

The Clinical Support Specialist QMHP works directly with the Residential Treatment Clinical Team and program staff at the Residential Treatment Center to assist with reinforcing a trauma-informed approach to intervention. The Clinical Support Specialist QMHP will provide assistance with crisis intervention, while modeling therapeutic interventions and engagement that promote learning and enhance connections. This position includes implementation of specialty groups and activities designed to promote growth and develop/reinforce skills associated with treatment goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a human services related field required, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education/intervention.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification/Trainings required as a condition of employment once hired.
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • QMHP training and certification
  • Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) years’ experience with crisis intervention.
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in a therapeutic setting with children and adolescents.
• Experience and training in Trauma Informed Care (TIC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand and navigate electronic charting systems, as well as general proficiency with programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.
• Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force and positively collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
• Ability to observe and interpret situations as well as learn and apply new information or skills.
• Ability to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrates above-average problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to and comfort with providing constructive feedback, coaching and direction with colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing situations and employ decision-making with confidence.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy while still meeting objectives and adhering to established guidelines.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Residential Facility
• Range of Schedule: B Shift: Mon – Fri, 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• Travel: Occasional, Drives agency vehicle (Valid Texas driver license required)
• Potential exposure to blood and body fluids

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.