Qualified Mental Health Professional

The Qualified Mental Health Professional is responsible for completing holistic psychosocial assessments and treatment planning, community support, and crisis intervention services in the office, client homes, and in the community for children and adults with serious emotional disturbances, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders.

In your role you will: 

• Facilitate an assessment interview that produces sufficient information to identify a BH and or SUD diagnosis, if such is present.
• Assist in the overall implementation of the CPR program and in its continual growth and development.
• Ensure timely completion of initial and annual psycho-social assessments for children, youth and adults participating in the CPR program that integrate physical and mental health concerns and identify strengths and functional challenges using the Daily Living Assessment.
• Develop specific, measurable, and person centered treatment recommendations and Care Plans in partnership with the treatment team to guide and develop services with individuals served.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide clinical support and consultation to team members toward the advancement of consumer treatment plan goals and holistic wellness initiatives.
• Provide community support interventions to consumers and families within SHS and the community as needed and indicated by the individual's Care Plan.
• Participate in community stakeholder meetings related to the DFS Level IV, CASSP and System of Care Planning meetings as needed.
• Attend and participate in department meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities related SHS Quality Performance Initiatives.
• Maintain productivity standards as established by the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualification 

• Master's Degree in either Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and a license in the State of Missouri. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), (PLPC) or (LCSW). 
• Minimum of  Two years or professional working with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) with adults and with seriously emotionally disturbed (SEO) children, preferably one year in a community mental health setting.
• Proficient knowledge of health and human services and community resources. 
  serious emotional disturbance (SEO) with children. Preferably, with one year in a community mental health setting.

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong consumer advocacy skills with an empowerment philosophy.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.