Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional

Job Description

 

Job Title: Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional Job Status: Exempt

Department: HPC Counseling Center Job Classification: Full-time

Reports to: Counseling Center Director Date: January 2026

 

Hillcrest Platte County (HPC) is a Christian non-profit serving the working homeless in Platte

County, MO. HPC has 35 fully furnished apartments where we house the working homeless

and unattached young adults. Our team members are motivated self-starters who excel in a

fast-paced environment and become valued members of our team. Our staff has a passion for

this ministry to serve the working homeless and insecurely housed with hope, respect and

caring. We share a strong work ethic and dedication to leading people to self-sufficiency. HPC

is expanding services to our program participants to include mental health counseling.

 

Position Summary: The licensed QMHP works in a team environment and demonstrates

collaboration, a high level of clinical leadership and independent practice. Provides an advanced

level of mental health treatment in both individual and group settings. Treatment is provided

based upon sound theoretical principles, with knowledge of the special issues and needs of the

population served. This position develops treatment strategies to meet the multifaceted needs of

a diverse population, including children and young adults and is expected to interface with both

internal and external treatment providers. Trauma informed services are required. Our QMHP

services will follow a strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills that will help

the child and family function autonomously and successfully.

 

This position will also help in developing this new program expansion of mental health

counseling. That will include establishing relationships within the community. Opportunity for

growth of this program will include development of a counseling center facility and the

appropriate staff to offer a variety of counseling resources.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Comply with all state, regulatory and HPC requirements for quality participant care,

confidentiality and privacy

• Provide counseling services and diagnose if psychiatrist involvement is needed

• Coordinate additional community services and make appropriate referrals

• Create partnerships with other mental health professionals

• Develop partnership with a telehealth psychiatrist as needed

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, complete, and well-organized participant records

• Provide crisis intervention/support services to participants

• Additional duties as required

 

Competencies

1. Communication.

2. Critical Evaluation.

3. Ethical Practice.

4. Attention to Detail.

5. Networking and Partnership Development

6. Priority Setting

7. Organization

8. Passion for the ministry

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office

equipment.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have an above average level of

hearing ability and be an effective verbal communicator. The employee frequently is required to

stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. The hours are flexible.

Actual work hours will vary depending on the needs of program participants.

 

Travel

Travel up to 10% is expected for this position, all local in the Kansas City Metro area.

 

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or above in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or

closely related field with experience in trauma informed counseling.

• Missouri Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor

(LPC)

• Driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified

in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these

requirements as a condition of employment.

• Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment

and treatment and have basic research skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to

function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Must have organizational and leadership skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties, and work

in a changing environment with individuals from various walks of life.

• Comfortable with outreach and building partnerships

• Program development experience a plus as this is a new offering

• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership,

Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.

 

AAP/EEO Statement

Hillcrest Platte County is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination

law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Hillcrest Platte

County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment

opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, gender identity, or any other characteristic

protected by law. Lever1 conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and

regulations.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.