QMHP Openings! Do you want to make a difference? Is feeling good about the work you do important?

Job description

The primary role of the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is to provide comprehensive mental health services and to provide initial assessment of behavioral health and substance use, and make appropriate referrals to outside community providers when needed. This position works closely with Behavioral Health Manager and Program Director to provide high-quality, low-barrier behavioral health services.
This position can be based in Eugene, with once- or twice-weekly travel to Salem or Roseburg, or be based in Salem, with once- or twice- weekly travel to Eugene; Salem-based staff hired for this position must be able to conduct sessions in English and in Spanish.
About 90% of our clients have Oregon Health Plan; 50% of our clients are living with HIV; 75% of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ communities; and 33% of our clients are members of trans* communities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Conduct and document comprehensive mental health assessments
Develop Individual Services and Support Plan (ISSP) in collaboration with clients
Provide individual, family or group psychotherapy within the scope of education and training
Maintain confidentiality and records in compliance with CFR 42, HIPAA and HIVA policies and standards
Ensure patient comfort while visiting HIV Alliance
Serve as a client advocate and collaborate with other providers and staff in helping clients get access to government benefits, services, and healthcare as needed
Administer outcome measuring tools
Assist with mental health crisis situations during scheduled office hours
Utilize the electronic data systems appropriately
Refer clients to other psychiatry, behavioral health, substance use, or dual diagnosis programs as appropriate
Provide drop-in and crisis counseling services
We also have a full time position in Medford or Grants Pass.

• The Alliance for Community Wellness is the clinical services department of HIV Alliance, an important pillar of the Eugene support community since 1994. Our behavioral health program has been growing since 2016, and is a community mental health resource with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, serving marginalized populations, and working with trauma.
• As part of HIV Alliance we fully embrace the greater agency’s core values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Adaptability and Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and Non-judgment.
• If you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, and help clients achieve transformative healing, then consider applying to be a member of our team. As an employee of HIV Alliance you will have access to robust employer-provided health insurance, generous PTO, and a workplace invested in social justice and the wellbeing of employees as well as clients.