QMHP - MCOT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is team based to perform face to face crisis assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow up and relapse prevention services for individuals with chronic mental illness within Collin County. Services will be provided at the individual’s place of residence, schools, and other safe community based locations 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including holidays. Services will be provided to adults/adolescents /children who are physically located in Collin County at the time of the crisis. Staff coordinates, monitors, provides crisis assessments, treatment planning, serves as an advocate and liaison on behalf of the individual served and follows up with individuals for 90 day period. Staff works within federal, state, and local guidelines to provide routine case management, skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation as well as community resource education within 90 day period.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a human services field as required to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and one (1) year prior experience in a mental health field required.
• Master’s Degree in human services field and previous Crisis experience preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community resources, of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
• Be able to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided during the sessions;
• Have the knowledge and experience in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess clients’ needs, to coordinate clients’ services, to communicate effectively and to train others.
• Have the knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect clients with appropriate services;
• Be able to write clearly and professionally;
• Have the ability to think clearly and logically, in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to complete all LifePath Systems training.
• Must be able to provide at least 3 professional or educational references. 

BENEFITS

Salary Range: $40,000 per year             

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday  3pm - 11pm

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.

If interested please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.