Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)

Job Description

Qualified Mental Health Specialist - Intensive Home-Based Therapy

Lifefocus Solutions is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Specialist to join our Intensive Home-Based Therapy Team. The individual will provide supportive services to youth and families, working as a team with a licensed IHBT therapist.

Position Summary

Provide supportive services to children, adolescents, and their families in the home, school, and community setting. The QMHS will support youth and families by teaching coping skills and life skills, as outlined on the treatment plan established with family and therapist. The IHBT team uses evidenced based approaches building on family strengths and focusing on resiliency. The QMHS will work collaboratively with IHBT therapist to provide intensive services for a caseload of 10-12 families. Services will primarily be in the clients homes/community based.

Continuing Education

Paid training in Evidence-Based and Trauma-Informed Practices is providedMinimum Qualifications

You have an active Drivers License with proof of car insurance

High School Diploma/GED with minimum of three years experience, or Associate/Bachelors degree with 2 years experience in children's behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector human services or behavioral health care field, providing community-based services to children and youth, and their family or caregivers.

Have a background and experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development.

Be culturally competent or responsive with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases.

Have the qualifications and experience needed to work with children and families who are experiencing SED, trauma, co-occurring behavioral health disorders and who are engaged with one or more child-serving systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, education).

Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Willingness to travel for various reasons, including to clients homes, school, and community locations. Ability to visit clients homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.Agency Benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick and holiday leave

Moving expenses considered for individuals who would relocate up to $1500.00Join a supportive collaborative team of peers and supervisors providing a highly successful rate of mental health improvement among our clients! We provide excellent supervision and competitive benefits including continuing education opportunities and wellness activities funds. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage minority applicants.

Required License: Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Licensure Required Education: Masters Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8-hour shiftExperience:

working with children: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In person

Full-time