QMHP-C – Therapeutic Day Treatment (School-Based)

Job Summary
The Therapeutic Day Treatment QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) delivers daily therapeutic, behavioral, and crisis-intervention services to students during the school day. This role involves implementing individualized treatment plans, providing emotional and behavioral skill-building, and collaborating with school staff and families to help students succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about mental health, trauma-informed care, and making a direct impact in the school community. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives through dedicated mental health support while working within a collaborative team environment committed to excellence in behavioral health services.

Duties

Direct Therapeutic Support

• Provide daily individual and group TDT services to assigned students in the school setting.

Treatment Planning & Documentation

• Support clinical supervisors and therapists with information for assessments and initial treatment plans.
• Update and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) based on student needs and Medicaid criteria.
• Complete daily progress notes, attendance logs, and documentation that meet DMAS standards.
• Assist with data collection for re-authorizations and Medicaid utilization requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records in compliance with DMAS, DBHDS, HIPAA, and FERPA.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Work closely with school staff, teachers, administrators, and counselors to support student success.
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings, behavior support meetings, and parent conferences as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding progress, skill-building, and concerns.
• Coordinate care with ICW clinical supervisors, therapists, and leadership.

School Environment Support

• Provide in-classroom, pull-out, hallway, and transition support depending on the student’s needs.
• Monitor lunch, recess, transitions, and other high-stress school times for targeted students.
• Assist students in maintaining behavioral expectations and academic engagement.
• Model positive conflict-resolution skills and support healthy peer interactions.

Professional Conduct & Compliance

• Follow all DMAS, DBHDS, HIPAA, FERPA, and ICW agency policies.
• Attend weekly or bi-weekly supervision sessions.
• Participate in mandatory trainings (trauma-informed care, crisis response, documentation compliance, etc.).
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
• Teach and reinforce coping skills, emotional regulation, social skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Assist students with behavioral challenges, trauma responses, anger management, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and school transitions.
• Utilize crisis-intervention and de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Support students during high-stress moments, transitions, and academic tasks.
• Reinforce positive behavioral expectations and model healthy communication.

Skills

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Crisis-management and de-escalation abilities.
• Proficiency in group therapy facilitation, child & family counseling, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges.
• Knowledge of mental health counseling modalities such as psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavior management strategies.
• Ability to teach coping skills, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
• Excellent communication skills for working with children, families, schools, and community agencies.
• Capable of handling sensitive situations involving trauma or mental health crises with professionalism and empathy.
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistency

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

License/Certification:

• QMHP Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25