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Qualified Mental Health Professional

UnityPoint Health
USD $30.45/Hr.-USD $45.67/Hr.
United States, Illinois, Moline
4600 3rd Street (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Overview

Qualified Mental Health Professional - Child & Adolescent

Full-Time; 8:00am-4:00pm; FTE 1.0

Robert Young Center

Moline, IL

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Services, and a supervising LMHP, the QMHP may provide: diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and consultations to individuals, families, and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders and/or substance use disorders. The QMHP will develop treatment plans to include individualized, patient centered therapeutic modalities and interventions, coordinate treatment plans with other providers, and provide care coordination as indicated for patients. QMHP may provide crisis evaluations as needed. The QMHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined by code in the States of IA and IL.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.


Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic and psycho-social assessments.
  • Develop and implement patient centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed treatment plans.
  • Provided therapeutic interventions to support patients and families both emotionally and behaviorally across a variety of settings including: outpatient, inpatient, school based, and other community based settings.
  • Provide assessment and treatment for patients and families in crisis situations and emergencies as needed.
  • Provide therapeutic groups on a variety of wellness and mental and behavioral health topics.
  • Build relationships with patients and families to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

6 months experience in a community mental health or inpatient psychiatry or substance abuse setting (can be as an undergrad).

Previous experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families, who are experiencing symptoms of serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or behavioral health issues.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Working toward intermediate or independent licensure from the Illinois and/or Iowa Department of Public Health in one of the following: Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.

Valid Driver's License

CPR

Dual intermediate or independent licensure in Iowa and Illinois

CADC certification

Additional certifications i.e.: EMDR, RPT, COS, YMHFA

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence certificate of training

Any "trainer" certification i.e.: Youth Mental Health First Aid, Circle of Security

CPR for Healthcare Providers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.

Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality.

Is able to accurately assess and diagnose; mental health conditions and develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.

Proficient in providing clinical supervision

Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.

Able to interpret rules and regulations.

Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently, plan and organize daily work.

Understanding of major mental health diagnosis and clinical treatment pathways.

Knowledge of child/adolescent physical and social-emotional development.

Basic understanding of common treatment medications.

Trauma informed care training or coursework.

Sexual Assault/domestic violence education

Human Trafficking education

Adverse Childhood Experience Study

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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  • Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.81;
  • Department: Child and Adolescent Svcs- RYC;
  • Shift: 8a-4p with slight variation;
  • Job ID: 154383;
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