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.
