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SalaryUnited Services is seeking qualified QMHP-As to join our team. If you are professional that works to help connect our clients to needed resources and services and help them reach their person-centered goals, then United Services of Virginia is the organization for you!
We need professionals to assist in helping us meet the needs of our clients.
We offer direct deposit!
Conduct one on one sessions with our clients and connect them to the services in their community to thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Provides intensive Crisis Services in a one-to-one setting for individuals experiencing a crisis situation with emphasis on linking the individual to services and coordinating care.
- Implement crisis interventions and service plans.
- Models and teaches problem-solving techniques
- Coordinates and provides transportation to services and medical appointments as needed.
- Coordinates scheduling of appointments with the individual and family.
- Provides 24-hour crisis intervention and support for the individual and family as necessary.
- Documents all service delivery in a timely manner as required by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
- Maintains regular and ongoing contact with referring agencies, as well as other agencies involved in delivering services to the individual and his/her family.
- Actively coordinates and plans discharge and aftercare plans.
- Attends interagency meetings and supervision sessions as necessary.
- Attends and participates in orientation, in-service training, and conferences as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiar with assessments tools
- Knowledge to develop and implement service plans.
- Knowledge of counseling and crisis intervention strategies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Behavior management training and the ability to manage challenging behaviors and implement positive behavior support plans.
- Knowledgeable of community-based services and supports.
- Effective delivery and presentation methods and styles.
- Strong time management and organization skills.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to function as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-A as determined by the state of Virginia regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Behavior management skills
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications
- Must submit to and receive satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation and a registry check by the Department of Social Services
- A valid driver’s license and current copy of DMV driving record
- A copy of the declaration page of automobile insurance is required
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Work setting:
- Outpatient
Work Location: On the road
