Qualified Mental Health Professional

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Trinity Services is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP or Therapist) to provide services as part of a Living Room program.  The QMHP, in partnership with a Recovery Support Specialist, will respond in person to mental health related crisis visits.  The QMHP will play a key role, providing assessment and support, promoting recovery, and working collaboratively with other staff to help people supported to develop an appropriate action plan.

Salary: $61,000-$65,000

Hours: 3pm-11pm (rotation weekend and holidays)

Location: Grundy County, IL (TBD)

NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT: Network 9

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support to people experiencing mental health crisis and support to the team regarding clinical issues.
• Conducts SUDS screening tool, Columbia SSRS, SUD screening, IM + CAT, and other screenings/ assessments deemed clinically appropriate.
• Facilitates development of an appropriate plan of action that will ensure the safety and comfort of those in crisis
• Assists participants in identifying strengths, recovery and wellness goals, and barriers; and determining recovery and wellness interventions based on his or her life goals
• Completes required documentation, including assessments, and progress notes
• Participate in the daily upkeep of the Living Room (Ex. Assist with cleaning, laundry, preparing food)
• Attends relevant seminars, meetings, and in-service trainings whenever possible and apply this information to current techniques
• Participates in the 24 hour on call rotation
• May need to float to Joliet or Grundy Living Room site if needed
• Other duties may be assigned based on needs of the program.
• Conducts outreach and assists in connecting to resources in the community

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to utilize computer for service documentation
• Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills
• Experience in crisis intervention and knowledge in completing involuntary petitions as clinically needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to complete deep knee squats
• Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Valid driver license / current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

DISCLAIMER:

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT:

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.  Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.