Mental Health Professional - UnityPoint Health

Mental Health Professional

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Rock Island, IL

TheQualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Team Lead is supervised by the Clinical Manager, Community Support Program andprovidescare to clients utilizing the Robert Young Center (RYC) principles of Trauma Informed Care.  The QMHP Team Leadprovides direction for a case management team, delivers comprehensive community based mental health services, and maintainsaccurate clinical documentation.  The QMHP oversees the clinical work of Mental Health Professionals (MHP) as required under Title 59: Mental Health Chapter IV: Department Of Human Services; Part 132 Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Program.  The QMHP may train studentsassigned to the department. The QMHP Team Leaderdemonstrates Trinity’s principles and values when interacting with clients, families, visitors, physicians and coworkers. 

Clinical Leadership 

• Coordinates the multi-disciplinary process on behalf of the individual consumerfor an assigned group of Mental Health Professionals (MHP) and/or Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Coordinator in accordance with Rule 132. 
• Assigns referrals, reviews clinical activities, and may certify the diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.  
• Assures the timely and accurate completion of treatment plans, annual re-assessments, and daily progress notes. 
• Leads the development of the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP), reviews and signs the ITP, and completes within the established time frames and defined standards. 
• Ensures that all team members meet / exceed established productivity standards. 
• Provides clinical supervision  
• Provides quantitative information about each MHP’s performance to the CSP Clinical Manager for annual performance reviews. 
• Completes mental health intakes for CSP referrals. 

Care Coordination 

• Assures that all clients receive clinically sound triage/referral and ongoing services for behavioral health needs. 
• Performs diagnostic assessments and collects diagnostic information todetermine an individualized treatment plan for the client. 
• Plans treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans and follows clients through the treatment process 
• Requests consultation for clients that includes but is not limited to providers, social workers, and nursing staff when necessary. 
• Evaluate the client’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and makes adjustments based on clinical findings. 
• Identifies available support systems to meet the needs of each individual client. 
• Delivers high quality care appropriate to the age and educational level of the client. 
• Responds to crises situations for chronically mentally ill clients in community locations and the emergency departmentand provides emergency assessment,recommendations, and crises intervention. 
• Provides individual, family and group therapy 
• Participates in the RYC on-call schedule for emergency response after hours, weekends, and holidays. 

Clinical Excellence 

• Maintains accurate, concise, current clinical documentation.  This includes but is not limited to all phone conversations, requests from the consumer, changes in consumer condition, and all consultations with members of the health care team. 
• Integrates ethical principles, evidence based practice, and research findings into all areas of practice. 
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the medical, educational, and the social services community. 

Client Education 

• Utilizes a holistic approach to determine teaching methods appropriate to the individual client. 
• Provides education to consumers regarding their illness and how it relates to employment, and supplements information provided by health care professionals. 
• Evaluate the client’s understanding of information provided and ability to follow through. 

Education: 

• An individual possessing a master's or doctoral degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related field and has: 
• Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision; or 
• One year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Valid Illinois driver’s license. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire. 
• Obtain certification within 2 months of hire and re-certify annually according to the requirements set forth in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services related to the  Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Needs & Strengths (IM+CANS) 

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team –For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcarefor our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a cultureguided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunitiesis an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.