Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hillcrest Platte County, Kansas City, MO, United States
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
Key Competencies
Communication
Critical Evaluation
Ethical Practice
Attention to Detail
Networking and Partnership Development
Priority Setting
Organization
Passion for the ministry
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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.
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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
Key Competencies
Communication
Critical Evaluation
Ethical Practice
Attention to Detail
Networking and Partnership Development
Priority Setting
Organization
Passion for the ministry
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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.
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