What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) position at RENAISSANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)
Renaissance Behavioral Health (RBH) is leader in the community behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of therapeutic programs and services that evaluate, strengthen, and support thousands of individuals, families each year.
Our recent expansion and demand for services has allowed us to create more employment opportunities. We are currently looking for qualified, experienced case managers and mental health specialists to assist with our continued growth.
DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will provide services to promote recovery and wellness in adults and children with mild to severe mental illness and/ or chemical dependencies. Our QMHS’ work as an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team to provide community-based support, including resource development, crisis intervention and service planning for successful goal attainment.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Services, the Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) will be key in the development and execution of client service plans. You will provide clients 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 client needs and will foster positive relationships with all clients, and their families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with client to problem solve barriers to care.
- Developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), a process of assisting a recipient of service with identifying goals they want for themselves in their life, and the skill supports and resources they will need to reach them.
- Provide crisis intervention when authorized as appropriate and necessary.
- Providing training and facilitating linkages for the use of community resources; monitoring service delivery; obtaining or assisting individuals in obtaining necessary services.
- Assist with coordinating scheduled therapeutic counseling and medication management session.
- Maintains documentation per quality assurance procedures and established performance standard.
- Collaborates and consults with treatment team regarding treatment of client.
- Manages caseload and maintains clinical documentation within the client record and billing for services.
- Follows RBH policies and procedures and maintains compliance with accreditation bodies – Joint Commission and OMHAS.
SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or CDCA equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of previous case management or relevant experience preferred.
- Valid unencumbered Ohio driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance required.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.
- Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community resources.
