- Salary
- $17 – $20/hr
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide skill-building, support, and mentoring services to clients with mental health needs, helping them develop independence and achieve meaningful life goals.
This is a contracted position requiring professionalism, reliability, strong documentation skills, ability to travel, valid driver's license and registration, and reliable transportation.
This is a contracted position requiring professionalism, reliability, strong documentation skills, ability to travel, valid driver's license and registration, and reliable transportation.
Minimum Qualifications (All Required):
Education & Documentation:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to mental health, social work, psychology, human services, or medical field.
- Ability to provide OFFICIAL college or university transcripts (no unofficial transcripts accepted).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Transportation Requirements:
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle available at all times.
- Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), taxis, buses, or public transit do NOT qualify.
Certifications & Training (Candidate must pay upfront):
- Ability to complete and pay for a Federal Background Check.
- Ability to complete and pay for HIPAA Training.
- Ability to complete and pay for the 16-hour Nevada Provider Training (may be reimbursable after onboarding).
- Must provide proof of in-person CPR certification (online-only CPR courses not accepted).
Contract & State Requirements:
- Must be willing to work as an independent contractor (1099).
- Must provide ICBL proof through the State of Nevada within 60 days of contracting.
- Must be able to begin providing services within 30 days of hire.
Service Setting Requirement:
- Must be willing to work in both in-home and community settings, providing 2 to 3 hour sessions per client.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or behavioral needs.
- Strong communication, boundary-setting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document services clearly and professionally.
- Ability to work independently with flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial rehabilitation and basic skills training services according to client treatment goals.
- Deliver services in clients’ homes and in community-based settings, maintaining 2-hour service durations per client.
- Support clients with daily living skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, social skills, and community integration.
- Maintain professional boundaries and protect confidentiality.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain active certifications and state-required training.
Skills
CPRHIPAA
