Job Description:
The Qualified Mental Health Professional/Community Support Specialist (QMHP/CSS) provides consumer assessment and monitoring in the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This position is also responsible for providing case management services to consumers that utilize the BHCC.DUTIESWork collaboratively with the BHCC team in a professional environment to return the consumers to a pre-crisis level of functioning. Triage consumer needs regarding access to care, housing, medical care, and local resources. Outreach to individuals who presented to the BHCC in acute psychiatric crisis, with severe SUD issues or experiencing homelessness but did not engage in agency CPR or ASAM services to link them with necessary services. Assist consumers with accessing and completing Medicaid and/or SNAP applications. Complete and sign documentation or related paperwork contemporaneously with service provision (within three (3) business days) and in accordance with agency and certification standards. Participate in consumer staffing, assessment and treatment planning. Provide referrals and follow-up for consumers. Conduct case finding and outreach activities as requested. Complete continuing education hours as required by DMH and agency certification standards. Assist in training as requested. Participate in quality assurance activities as requested. Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification. Maintain consumer confidentiality. Perform related work as requested to carry out the purposes, goals and objectives of the agency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The QMHP must be one of the following as listed in the DMH code 9CSR 30-4.030: A physician licensed under Missouri Law to practice medicine or osteopathy, a psychiatrist licensed under Missouri law, a psychologist licensed under Missouri law, a professional counselor licensed under Missouri law, a clinical social worker licensed under Missouri law, a psychiatric nurse, a registered professional nurse, an individual possessing a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in a related field, an occupational therapist, an advanced practice nurse, or a psychiatric pharmacist. Demonstrate acceptable documentation skills. SUPERVISIONDirectly responsible to the Crisis Director. May have additional departmental supervisor assignment. CLASSIFICATIONExempt or non-exempt, depending on salaryPOSITIONS SUPERVISEDNoneCOMPONENTClinical
Company Description:
About North Central Missouri Mental Health Center (NCMMHC) Since 1974, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center (NCMMHC) has provided compassionate, high-quality behavioral health and recovery services to individuals and families across the nine-county Green Hills region. Headquartered in Trenton, Missouri, NCMMHC is a CARF-accredited healthcare provider dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, client-centered care in a respectful, supportive atmosphere.
Our Mission:
To deliver high-quality behavioral health services in a caring environment that respects dignity, promotes independence, and empowers every individual to reach their highest quality of life. Guided by our core commitment, "Support Today. Strength for the Future.
