What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist position at Fernbrook Family Center?
Brief Description
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School Link Qualified Mental Health Professional
This position is at Mora Schools.
Job Summary
Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) working in home- and office-based settings are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for supervising other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook Family Center team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Other Duties
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at the discretion of the agency or the employee, with notice as allowable depending on the request.
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Join our team at Fernbrook Family Center! Sign on bonus available!
School Link Qualified Mental Health Professional
This position is at Mora Schools.
Job Summary
Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) working in home- and office-based settings are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for supervising other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook Family Center team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide psychotherapy and/or skills-based services to children, adults, families, and groups.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for services.
- Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
- Complete documentation in accordance with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
- Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
- Complete mandatory trainings for skill maintenance or enhancement.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings to support professional development.
- Attend and actively engage in individual and/or group supervision as required.
- Complete 30 hours of continuing education related to mental health every two years, and any additional hours required by the licensing board.
- Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong ethical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Willingness to seek support and consultation when needed.
- Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work independently across diverse settings and collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to learn and expand clinical knowledge.
- Openness to receiving feedback and direction.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.
- Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
- Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
- Flexible work hours, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed.
- Salaried employees typically work 40–43 hours per week; additional hours may be required to meet client and program needs.
- Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
- Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.
- Current licensure in one of the following: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP.
- Experience working with children, adults, and families.
- Bilingual abilities.
Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
Other Duties
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at the discretion of the agency or the employee, with notice as allowable depending on the request.
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