JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

TITLE: QMHS (Qualified Mental Health Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in social work, counseling, human services, or related field or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children, families, or adults in a professional and supervisory capacity. Strong organizational skills. interpersonal skills, judgment, flexibility, commitment, and internal drive/motivation are necessary for success in this position. Demonstrated experience and/or skills at engaging children or youth in therapeutically oriented activities. Valid driver’s license required. Automobile insurance with minimum state liability amounts required.

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director/Clinical Supervisor or other as delegated

SUPERVISEE: None

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

The QMHS is responsible for providing community-based services that encourage and support progress towards meeting client goals. The QMHS coordinates and provides care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client centered.

Additionally, the QMHS will coordinate and work with licensed staff members to provide quality behavioral health services as needed. Services include, but are not limited to, interacting with clients and their families to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction, record case information, accurately complete all necessary forms and paperwork while adhering to agency standards, assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues, facilitate multiple care aspects including case coordination and information sharing, create service plans, and assist in case closures.

The QMHS provides services at times and locations when they are most needed, allowing for highly individualized and effective intervention. Thus, it is expected that the ideal candidate maintains a flexible schedule which may include some evening and weekend availability.
Strong organizational skills. interpersonal skills, judgment, flexibility, commitment, and internal drive/motivation are necessary for success in this position. 

The Skills Coach QMHS may be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Delegated Representative.

Revised: 04/01/2023