Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)

Are you looking for an organization where you can grow while making a positive impact on people's lives? At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

Our core values are the foundation of who we are:

• People First mindset where we honor our colleagues and patients
• Striving for Excellencein our work each day
• Can Doapproach where we roll up our sleeves in response to opportunities and challenges

In addition to a rewarding career, as a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

Full Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• 401k match
• Various Life Insurance Options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Not applicable for school-based employees)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible on roles)
• HealthJoy - no cost medical and mental health online resources available Day 1 (coverage extends to family members living in the same household)
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

If you value the people around you, strive to be the best version of yourself and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health could be the best place for your next career. Read below on how you can make a difference in our community and apply today!

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager, Behavioral Health Services, the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will be key in the development and execution of patient treatment plans. You will provide patients and their families with ongoing community support resources including transportation for access to identified resources. The QMHS acts as an outstanding subject matter expert related to patient needs and will foster positive relationships to all patients, their families, and Signature Health team members.

 HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED:

• Diligently develop, prepare and present treatment program work material to patients.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide reliable transportation to patients to access identified resources as part of their treatment plans.
• Maintains clear communication and professional boundaries with all patients.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide support in accessing and developing a sober support network.
• Collaborates effectively with a patient's treatment team.
• Create an outstanding experience for both adult and child patients (SMD/SED, CD/Dual DX) by identifying support needed in the following areas: educational, medical, vocational, housing, and daily living skills resulting in patients becoming successful in their communities.
• Encourage, monitor, and follow-up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
• Serve as a liaison with in-patient units.
• Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid, ODMHAS, CARF and professional standards.
• Assist in crisis intervention and prevention in the community.
• Participate in community outreach.
• Participates in all quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related social services field preferred.
• 1-3 years of previous case management or relevant experience preferred.
• CDCA preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community resources.
• Knowledge of ASAM levels of care, ability to assist client in obtaining residential, detox, and supported housing services in the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work. 
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice. 

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.