Correctional Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

About the role

• The QMHP is responsible for coordinating daily services, as well as facilitating inpatient mental health services and managing transfers to crisis intervention and state facilities

What you'll do

• Coordinate, monitor, and administer mental health services within the medical department.
• Evaluate the mental health status of individuals upon referral.
• Serve as the mental health liaison for the medical unit.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychoeducational services to individuals within the correctional facility.
• Coordinate and facilitate admissions and placements for individuals requiring forensic or community hospital services.
• Collaborate with the Department of Mental Health, as well as county and state agencies, courts, and judges, to ensure continuity of mental health services.
• Provide training to CBH of VA staff on mental health–related topics.

Qualifications

• Masters in the state where you are practicing
• LCSW (preferred)
• Resident in Counseling (Future LPC) or Supervisee in Social Work (future LCSW)
• QMHP Status in the State of Virginia
• CPR Certificate (if applicable)

Schedule:

• 24 hours per week
• 8-hour shifts
• Evening and weekend availability required

Work Location:

• In-Person

• Secure correctional facility setting.
• Frequent interaction with inmates, healthcare staff, and external agencies.
• Must adhere to all safety and security protocols.