What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP-CS-Youth & Family Services position at COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER?
Job Details
Description
Position exemplifies service excellence in providing home and community based routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, and crisis interventions utilizing a trauma informed, person driven care model. Maximizes resources to enhance Lifepath Systems’ operations and supports individual and family strengths and needs. Demonstrates integrity in role by ensuring state standards and Lifepath Systems policies, procedures, and values are met. Works independently and collaboratively as a team member and community builder. Continuously improves in measurable ways on how to support individuals & families in services. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, ability to efficiently manage clinic flow, adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed. Must have ability to effectively communicate with supervisory staff and peers when necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university.
- Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
- Experience providing home and community-based services preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in providing case management, skills training, and symptom management services to individuals with mental illness and their family.
- Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, and to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals and families with appropriate services.
- Ability to write clearly and professionally.
- Ability to think clearly and logically in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
- Ability to make all professional choices utilizing trauma informed framework.
Salary : $42,500
