Crisis Clinician (QMHP)

Overview

Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Weekend package (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)Join our team at the Robert Young Center as a QMHP Crisis Clinician! The Crisis Clinician (Qualified Mental Health Professional – QMHP) provides crisis assessment, intervention, and care coordination for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. This role delivers trauma-informed care, completes crisis assessments, evaluates safety risks, determines appropriate levels of care, and collaborates with providers and community partners to support client needs.

The QMHP advocates for clients by coordinating services, facilitating referrals, and supporting continuity of care through collaboration with emergency departments, medical teams, and behavioral health partners. This position plays a key role in providing compassionate, timely support to individuals during behavioral health crises.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth and face-to-face crisis assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Complete outpatient assessments and treatment planning to connect clients with appropriate behavioral health services.
• Advocate for clients by providing support, brief counseling, resources, and assistance navigating services during times of crisis.
• Provide timely referrals and coordinate connections to community resources, inpatient services, and ongoing treatment.
• Collaborate with providers, service agencies, and care teams to support continuity of care and client needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to team members as needed in accordance with state requirements.
• Maintain compliance with UnityPoint Health policies, documentation standards, safety guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related fieldOR
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must be licensed in both Illinois and Iowa in good standing to practice.
  • Illinois: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Iowa: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC), or Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR certification required.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain IM+CANS certification per Illinois Medicaid requirements.

Experience:

• Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master’s level degree.
• Mental health or psychiatric experience preferred.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.