Basic Function: Under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, may provide some or all of the following: therapy/counseling, community support, clinical assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, and administer direct clinical interventions to children, adolescents, adults, and their families experiencing acute and chronic emotional/behavioral disorders. The QMHP will provide these services in various settings – mainly within the home or community.
Reporting Relationship:
Reports To: Clinical Team Lead and/or Behavioral Health Manager, and/or Director of Clinical Services
Supervises (Position Title): None
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs individual and family therapy as identified in the treatment plan at a level of professional competence commensurate with established protocols.Assures that all clients are linked with appropriate treatment, educational, social, recreational, and medical resources during and before service completion.Performs comprehensive mental health assessments for children, adolescents, and adults referred for crisis or non-acute mental health services. This includes the ability to develop and successfully provide a diagnostic assessment consistent with all Axis of the Diagnostic and statistical Manual and International Classification of Diseases, or their successors.Develops and implements a comprehensive clinical treatment plan for all children, adolescents, and adults referred in accordance with agency procedures, licensing standards, and standards of professional practice. Assures that all services are provided in compliance with standards of informed consent, maintenance of client rights, and standards of confidentiality.Maintains direct service implementation included in the client’s treatment plan. Engages client in clinical therapeutic rehabilitative services, case management, community support, crisis intervention, and mental health stabilization.Maintains current knowledge regarding providing services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Participates in agency in-service training and self- and supervisor-directed advanced skill training. Maintains and adheres to current rules and regulations pertaining to services delivered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Department of Children & Family Services, Illinois Healthcare & Family Services, including the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA), and the Office of the Inspector General.Prepares and oversees case presentation for clinical review at specified points of service, including initial assessments, treatment planning review, treatment staffing reviews and case closure.Participates in client-centered social and recreational activities which enhance the well-being of the client. Included is the transportation of clients in agency or personal vehicles pursuant to these activities.Documents service provision consistent with the treatment plan and assures that all identified services are provided in accordance with Agency/Program, and current administrative codes for the delivery of community mental health treatment services. Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to guidelines defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Maintains current and accurate documentation of client services (billable/non-billable), client scheduling, consultation, and other events related to the maintenance of the client’s electronic health record.Participates at an advanced level with colleagues, agency consultants, intra and inter-agency service coordination, and community-planning and advocacy on behalf of clients.Performs other duties commensurate with the responsibilities outlined herein.
Source : Ada S McKinley
