Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (LMSW, LCSW, LPC) - Weekend Days - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - (6a - 6:30p)

About the role

This position provides advanced clinical and leadership support while delivering mental health services to individuals and groups in North Kansas City. The Licensed or License-Eligible Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) offers crisis intervention, risk assessments, diagnostic impressions, short-term stabilization, therapy, and discharge planning for a diverse patient population.

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.

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.

Schedule

Weekend coverage, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM, 36 hours per week.

Location

UH Behavioral Health, Kansas City, Missouri (North Kansas City).