QMHP-CS PASRR

Description

This position exemplifies service excellence by providing routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, crisis interventions and psychosocial rehabilitation services with a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. The case manager utilizes community partners and resources to expand an individual’s access and engagement to appropriate holistic behavioral healthcare. Promoting choice and autonomy through a strength-based model is necessary to assist individuals served with accessing social determinants of health. Integrity is necessary to ensure adherence to the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Administrative Code, contracts, grants, and Lifepath Systems policies and procedures. Documentation which meets fidelity standards is expected. Working independently and collaboratively to foster better outcomes for individuals served and community partners, to facilitate improvement in measurable ways, is central to LifePath Systems mission to serve. The position will work with individuals, families and nursing facilitates to provide support for PASRR Positive individuals. In addition, information will be gathered, and eligibility established for various mental health services. Frequent travel to individual’s homes, community settings, nursing facilities and psychiatric hospitals in Collin County is required for this position. This position will require ability to work outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays to cover program needs. Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the program and individuals served. 
 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling related field from a four-year college or university.
• Must have at least two years of related experience and/or training in the field of mental health. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge and experience in providing skills training and symptom management services to individuals with
mental illness.
• Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Ability to write clearly and professionally.
• Ability to think clearly and logically to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.

Salary : $42,500