ACT Team QMHP

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's level education in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, or related field.

OurAssertiveCommunityTreatment(ACT)Teamisinsearch of a dedicated Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to become part of our team! This is a full-time position within an existing team aimed at providing effective, community-centered mental health services within a multidisciplinary framework.

A Note About Shift Availability:

Shifts will range from early morning, mid morning, and mid day. This includes an on call after hours rotation and flexing hours as necessary. Additionally, since we will be operating 7 days a week, this will include working some holidays.

Your desired shift can be discussed upon interview.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct mental health services in various community settings
• Support clients through intensive case management & treatment planning
• Deliver crisis intervention (including on-call rotation)
• Offer skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, medication education and assist participants with medication management
• Assist with community integration
• Provide participant transportation
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Complete intakes including consent, ANSA, and recovery plan
• Teach individuals how to advocate for themselves in multiple environments
• Enjoy a team approach where you will have another staff member with you when going to most places in the community, including clients' homes and other unfamiliar locations.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses & treatment
• Familiarity with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care
• Be willing to learn about different facets of harm reduction and its foundational principles
• Ability to build rapport and engage clients from diverse backgrounds
• Use of motivational interviewing, strengths-based approaches, and de- escalation techniques
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication
• Active listening and nonjudgmental, empathetic responses
• Organizational skills and proficient in technology
• Develop a strong understanding of clinical documentation and electronic health records and systems such as Netsmart, CMBHS, and Pigeon
• Be willing to learn the names and uses for common physical and mental health medications
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Personal Qualities:

• Empathetic, patient, flexible, and adaptable
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills
• Ethical, professional, and committed to learning and growth
• Works well with a shared caseload and team approach
• A strong understanding that you are the face of HBI in the community and the responsibility that comes with it
• Ability to be a team player and meaningfully contribute to an interdisciplinary team that includes medical staff, peer specialists, and therapists
• Be teachable and able to accept constructive feedback
• Cultivate a culture of honesty and integrity with both staff and participant
• Have a desire to develop leadership skills and be willing to take initiative
• Advocateforyourselfaswellasofferfeedbacktotheteamandsupervisors
• Be able to drive company vehicle which will include maintaining a currentTexas drivers license, Texas liability insurance, and driver trainings