Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)

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• Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p)
• 101 Truman Medical Center
• Job Location
• UH Behavioral Health
• Kansas City, Missouri

Department: NKCH Behavioral Health

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

This Position Is in North Kansas City

The Licensed or License-Eligible QMHP provides advanced clinical and leadership support while delivering mental health services to individuals and groups. This role provides crisis intervention, risk assessments, diagnostic impressions, short-term stabilization, therapy, and discharge planning. The QMHP develops individualized treatment strategies and collaborates with internal and external providers to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group mental health treatment using evidence-based and clinically appropriate approaches.

• Conduct crisis interventions, risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions utilizing DSM guidelines.
• Provide short-term stabilization services and coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Develop treatment strategies based on patient needs and established clinical standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide leadership and support to team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external treatment providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation.
• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, cultural diversity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and participate in required training and professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy, or a closely related field.

Current Missouri LCSW, LPC, or LMFT; or PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT actively pursuing clinical licensure under approved supervision.

License-eligible candidates must agree to pursue clinical licensure and maintain required documentation and supervision throughout the process.

• Knowledge of psychiatric terminology, diagnosis, mental health assessment, and treatment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Completion of required orientation and training within established timelines.
• Must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements if driving is required.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about mental health care, enjoy making a meaningful difference in people's lives, and are ready to take on a clinical leadership role, we encourage you to apply and join our team.