QMHP - Mobile Crisis Response - $5K HIRING BONUS

Hours : full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location : Lynchburg, VA 24501

$5000 Hiring Bonus for QMHP, active as of 08 / 06 / 2025 : $5000 Total, paid in three (3) installments; $2000 upon receipt of the following : Background clearances, including fingerprint background check, Acceptable drug screen results, Satisfactory references; $1500 upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) month probationary period; $1500 upon completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment, with a satisfactory performance evaluation. This hiring bonus is applicable to new hires only, or otherwise, individuals not having been employed for a minimum of 1 year from the date application is received.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinician - QMHP or Qualified Mental Health Professional, will provide mobile crisis response to Horizon's catchment area in community settings, including, but not limited to, homes, schools and places of employment or education. Mobile crisis response will include assessing crisis situations and providing de-escalation and support for individuals who are actively experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Clinicians will have ongoing support and clinical guidance from a licensed supervisor. Services will typically be delivered using a team response model. Qualifications will require either a QMHP-A or QMHP-C registration with the Board of Counseling and registration as a QMHP-Trainee if the candidate does not have dual registration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in an applicable human services field
• A minimum of one year of documented clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies the incumbent as a QMHP

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); emergency interventions, family, group, and individual therapy, psychosocial education, risk assessments, substance use interventions, etc. Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual's treatment and access to community resources. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorders.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Ability to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans. Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner. Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.

Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon worksites during the day based on operational needs. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may also require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world class performing arts, and a revitalized downtown that place Lynchburg at the top of the 2019 Best Place for Millennials to Move charts. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg's 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and was named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023 and 2024!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave time policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionallly for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC / HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BH-SLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply - Please visit our online career center at

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).