Qualified Mental Health Professional

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Insurance, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Medicaid, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Service Delivery, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Utilization Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Status: Full Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: The Qualified Mental Health Professional - Community Services (QMHP-CS) is responsible for providing Targeted Case Management and Rehabilitative Services to youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families.

  • Services may be provided in the participant's home or appropriate community setting.
  • The QMHP-CS will deliver case management and skills-based interventions targeted increasing the youth's natural supports and strengths, fostering resilience and recovery.
  • The QMHP-CS is responsible for accurately documenting services, attending Wraparound Team meetings as needed, and communicating participant progress to supervisors, team members, and the referring authority.
  • All services are delivered in compliance with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, the Texas Resilience and Recovery Utilization Management Guidelines, YAP standards, and all state and federal regulations governing the delivery of service.
  • Position has flexible work hours and is an opportunity to provide behavioral health services to families within their communities.
  • Primarily teaching skills and providing case management services.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

  • Bachelors or Master's degree in a human service related field, as defined by Texas Administrative Code.
  • Valid state licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) as a mental health professional a plus.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches for various mental health conditions.
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems is a plus
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
  • Position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid Holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Direct Deposit
  • Weekly Pay

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org