Don't Take Our Word For It
What QMHPs Say About Working Here
I came from an agency where I had 58 kids and no support. Here I have 11 families, they are all within 20 minutes of my house, and I actually know my clients. It's completely different.
T.W.
I have worked at two other places before this. Both of them basically handed me a list and expected me to figure it out. Here they actually walked me through everything first. Most places I worked before didn't really do that.
D.M.
I referred two people from my old job. We all got the bonus and we are all still here. We all came from agencies that overloaded people. This feels more manageable.
R.J.
Understanding the Role
What Is a QMHP?
A Qualified Mental Health Professional does direct work with kids and families. It is not therapy. It does not require a clinical license. It is one of the most hands-on ways to show up for communities that need it most.
Skills Training
- →Teaching kids how to handle big emotions without it turning into a blowup
- →Working on how they communicate at home and at school
- →Helping build basic routines — getting up, showing up, keeping it together
- →Teaching kids how to work through problems instead of shutting down or acting out
- →Anger and frustration management
- →Building independence over time so they need less support not more
Targeted Case Management
- →Helping families figure out what services exist and how to actually get them
- →Working with schools on behalf of the family — IEPs, behavior plans, communication
- →Connecting families to community resources when what we do is not enough
- →Coaching parents on how to handle things at home between sessions
- →Checking in consistently and adjusting your approach when something is not working
The Opportunity
What You Get Here
$28–$30 Per Billable Hour
Approved billable hours are paid at the posted rate, with bonuses on top.
Admin Pay
Admin pay is available when you meet the weekly billable-hour threshold.
Sustainable Caseload
Most full caseloads average 10 to 13 active families. We cap it there on purpose. You are not a number on a spreadsheet.
Clients Matched to Your Area
Clients ready now are matched to your area. We handle intake so you can focus on providing services.
Lead QMHP Support
You have a Lead QMHP before you begin serving your first client. You can call her anytime. You will not be figuring this out alone.
First 30 Days
After required pre-service onboarding, the first 30 days are a gradual caseload ramp-up with continued Texas Care service-model support.
Certification Paid Upfront
We cover your Nurturing Parenting Program certification (~$500) upfront. You earn it, you keep it.
Referral Bonus
Refer another QMHP and earn a referral bonus.
Compensation
Pay & Earnings
Straightforward. No hidden tiers. No bait and switch.
First 30 Days
~$2,427/month gross average
$28/hr · ~20 billable hours/week
Full Caseload
~$4,680/month gross average
32 billable hrs/week at $30/hr
8 admin hrs/week at $15/hr
How the 32-hour rate works
Once you reach 32 approved billable hours in a week, all approved billable hours that week are paid at $30/hour, plus 8 admin hours at $15/hour. Below 32 hours, all hours that week are paid at $28/hour and admin pay does not apply.
Full Caseload + All Bonuses
$5,000+/month gross
Performance, documentation & referral bonuses
See bonus details ↓Actual earnings depend on approved and payable hours, documentation compliance, and caseload size.
Bonus Breakdown
Documentation
$100/mo
95%+ compliance — measured automatically
Performance
$150–$500/mo
Same table for every contractor. Tiers start at 100 hours, max at 140+
Referral
$250 each
Once the referred QMHP completes 30 active days, $250 to you and $250 to them. No cap.
The Honest Part
Why People Leave Other Agencies
You probably already know.
Caseloads nobody can manage. 50, 60, 70 kids. No ceiling, no accountability.
Driving all over the metroplex. Clients scattered everywhere with no geographic matching.
No one to call. Questions about billing, documentation, or a family in crisis — you figure it out alone.
Bonuses that never pay. Structures designed to sound good in the interview and disappear in practice.
You find your own clients. Referrals dry up and it becomes your problem.
Good QMHPs don't leave this field because they stopped caring. They leave because the agencies make it unsustainable.
Why Texas Care Stop 6
Why People Stay
Documentation Support
Notes shouldn't be a guessing game. We show you what good documentation looks like and help you get it right.
We Actually Pick Up
Questions about scheduling, billing, or paperwork? Call us. Someone answers. You won't be left trying to figure it out yourself.
Flexible Scheduling
Build your schedule around your availability.
This is what community-based care looks like.
Fort Worth community outreach
Who you're doing this for
Texas Care Stop 6 at Cook Children's Health Plan.
Who Can Apply
Qualifications
We are looking for capable people who are committed to the work. Not perfect resumes.
Qualifying Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human services, or a closely related field. Not sure if your degree qualifies? Ask us directly. We will tell you straight.
Experience Helps
A year in behavioral health is a plus. Not a must. If you're newer, your Lead QMHP and the 30-day ramp-up are built for that.
QMHP Certified or Eligible
Currently certified in Texas or working toward eligibility. Both are welcome here.
Valid Texas Driver's License
Reliable transportation is required.
Documentation Habits
You will write timely and accurate service notes after each session.
Commitment to the Work
This is real work with real families in real situations. The paycheck matters. The families do too.
QMHP Insights
Before You Apply, Read This.
What the job actually looks like. What burns people out. What makes someone good at it.
Common Questions
Ready to Join the Team?
Apply today. Our HR team reviews every application and reaches out within 2 business days.
What Happens Next
- 1We review your application within 2 business days
- 2Our HR team reaches out to schedule a conversation
- 3We walk you through the role and answer your questions
- 4If it's a fit we move forward together
Have a Question First?
Reach out directly and we will get back to you.