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Qualified Mental Health Professional-Contract-North or South Houston and Surrounding Area

Conquering the Obstacles of Painful Experiences
place Houston, 77071
local_atm $25 - $35 an hour
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Contract
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Families
Individuals

About Job

Conquering the Obstacles of Painful Experiences is seeking someone who will be responsible for providing strengths-based training utilizing an evidence-based curriculum that will help develop and build skills to help the adult or child have a more successful existence. The Qualified Mental Health Professional will provide the following services: Skill Training & Development, Medication Training & Support Services, and Crisis Intervention Services. The Qualified Mental Health Professional will implement the Service/Treatment Plan focused on the adult or child and family needs and recognize their strengths. The plan will address all the client needs identified by the adult, family, child, and any collateral information.

As the Qualified Mental Health Professional, your key responsibilities will involve:

  • Responsible for providing skill-building training in the home or out in the community: one-on-one/group skills sessions at home, at the office, or in the community relating to goals and objectives using evidence-based practices and curriculums
  • Provides support and crisis/emergency services for the child/family through face-to-face contact, phone contact, or availability by an on-call system (all time spent on crisis assessment and planning, crisis linkage and follow-up, and stabilization must be documented as crisis hours)
  • Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record and writes progress notes adhering to requirements set by the Texas Administrative Code.
  • Utilize effective listening skills to establish rapport with clients, family members, and other individuals close to the client; provide emotional support and encouragement; and engage family members in the service process.
  • Maintains records by regulatory/agency standards. Enters data in a clear, accurate, and timely manner. Also, promptly submits documentation needed for the tracking of output/outcome measures. May be asked to assist in record review or qualitative review processes.
  • Responsible for creating service plans and keeping the family and team members informed on progress toward achieving Service Plan goals
  • Assist clients with daily living tasks such as behavior management, counseling services to the client, budget management, independent transportation assistance, time management skills, and other tasks to promote independent living.
  • Collaborates with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure client’s needs are met. Develops a strong working relationship with community partners. Assist clients in practicing effective communication, problem-solving, and anger management techniques in their daily lives.
  • Participate in staff meetings, monthly training, company programs, professional development training as required.
  • Assist with marketing, workshops, and community partnership development

Initial Requirements:

Applicant must have a minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Human Services or related (e.g. psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention. Masters Degree preferred.

· At least 2 years of experience providing therapeutic services for children/adolescents with behavioral challenges on an intensive level

Job Types: Part-time/Contract

Pay: $25 - $35 per hour

Supplemental Pay Types:

  • Monthly Bonus Pay (To be discussed)

Work Location:

  • Houston and Surrounding Areas
  • In person/Remote in the field
  • Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles one way in Houston or surrounding areas (Required)

Benefits:

  • Mileage Reimbursement

Schedule: (schedule may vary, evening and weekend availability required)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a Nurturing Parenting Certification?
  • Are you willing to drive up to 55 miles one way?
  • Are you available on evenings and weekends?

Work Location: On the road

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Aviation/Transportation

Settings

Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Telehealth/Telemedicine
Home Health/In-home
Forensic