Description

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) is a community-based, mobile individual

responsible for providing Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) and

Therapeutic Behavioral Support (TBS) services that address the individualized mental

health needs of clients. Services are directed towards adults, children, adolescents and

families, and will vary with respect to hours, type, and intensity, depending on the changing

needs of each client as defined by an active Treatment Plan. The purpose/intent of

CPST/TBS is to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each person

served. CPST services should be focused on the individual’s ability to succeed in the

community; to identify and access needed services, and to show improvement in school,

work and family and integration and contributions within the community.