ACT-Qualified Mental Health Professional

Child and Family Guidance Center is hiring an ACT- Qualified Mental Health Professional position for our North Texas clinics. 

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the ACT- QMHP is to provide family oriented, individual and/or group rehabilitative mental health services, skills training and development, medication training, parenting skills training, and intensive case management services to clients of the agency per state specified standards and requirements.  QMHP Case Managers provide interventions in the community, home, school, and office to clients assigned to their caseload.

Job Title: ACT- Qualified Mental Health Professional 

Credential: Qualified Mental Health Professional–Community Services (QMHP-CS)

Reports To: ACT Director 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Required to provide curriculum-based rehabilitative services with consumers both individually and in groups. 

Independently develop and implement rehabilitative services, which are based on consumer desires, medical necessity, and clinical judgment. 

Delivery of rehabilitation services in accordance with recovery plans created collaboratively with clients and documentation of progress. 

Transports consumers to and from appointments, as needed. 

Document with the understanding that all clinical notations are considered legal documents and can be used in a court of law.

 Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure community awareness of all services offered within the agency.

Serve on task forces when requested.

Provide consultation to other agencies contracted with CFGC.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

 Knowledge:

General understanding of adult and child mental health disorders, treatment of disorders, and documentation of treatment provided.  Knowledge of confidentiality and ethical guidelines for practice.

One (1) year of experience in a community setting with knowledge of curriculum-based rehabilitative techniques and community resources for clients suffering with severe and persistent mental illness, preferred. 

 Education:

 Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field as specified in the Texas Administrative Code Rule §353.1415 for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS) for qualifications. 

One (1) year of experience in a community setting with knowledge of curriculum-based rehabilitative techniques and community resources for clients suffering with severe and persistent mental illness, preferred. 

Skills:

Understanding of diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders and life adjustment problems.  

Knowledge of treatment documentation, confidentiality and ethical guidelines for practice.  

Knowledge and awareness of service agencies, works in a community setting. 

Knowledge of medications used in the treatment of mental illness. 

Physical Requirements:

Employee must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).

Employee must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.

Employee must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs. in weight on occasion (up to 35%).

Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) travel locally

Other duties: 

Job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time

Benefits: 

Comprehensive benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short term disability, Long term disability, Voluntary life, Accidental death & dismemberment, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Legal & 401K 

Paid time off (vacation and sick time)

About Us:

A community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center takes a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges throughout seven North Texas counties - Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Since our establishment, we have been committed to providing quality, compassionate care to those in need. Today, we take immense pride in providing a wide range of comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of every North Texan.

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, so no one is ever turned away-regardless of their ability to pay. From initial assessment to ongoing care, our doctors and counselors are committed to helping tens of thousands of North Texans each year recover from trauma caused by abuse, severe neglect, and poverty-empowering them to thrive in their communities