To provide Behavior Support services to families of children with severe emotional disturbances by engaging the child and family in weekly skills training services as well as Targeted Case Management when appropriate.

Our Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) services will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help the child and family function autonomously and successfully. The QMHP will work with the clinical team in developing a Service/treatment Plan that is focused on the child and family needs and recognizing their strengths.

The plan will address all behaviors that have been identified by the family, child and any collateral information. The QMHP team will also help assist the family in any Case Management (Routine/Intensive) activities that can be beneficial to the youth and family.

Education & Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)

 QMHP-CS certification (preferred)

 At least two years’ prior experience working in the behavioral health field Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 Completes and attest to completion of all mandatory training as identified in HHSC

 Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positive

 Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team

 Ability to work with children and family to deliver skills through approved curriculum

 Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve

 Effective oral and written communication skills

 Well organized and adaptable

 Ability and willingness to think “outside the box”

 Ability to develop and bring together inter-disciplinary teams

 Effective conflict resolution skills

 Demonstrates good insight and judgment

 Possesses an engaging and enthusiastic personality

 Dedicated to the success of children and family teams

 Skilled in speaking in front of groups

 Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Go To Meeting, the Internet, and other software applications

Job Type: Contract