Description

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.”

If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE:        Case Manager – Jail Continuity of Care

SALARY:                     $3,155-$3,250 Salary/month

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Director of Jail Based Services, the Jail CoC Case manager will screen, administer assessments, and provide referrals to other MHMRCV programs and appropriate community resources prior to the inmate’s release. The candidate will work closely with jail staff and community organizations. This position will be housed at the Tom Green County Jail. The goal is to link criminal justice involved individuals with appropriate mental health, substance use disorder, and other needed services in order to reduce recidivism.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong knowledge of mental health and the environment of corrections. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. The role uses skills and experience in working with integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. This position is the best fit for a person able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position supports other crisis programs, including Crisis Diversion and Crisis Respite Unit, as needed.

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor or advanced Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral, or human service field including psychology, social work, sociology, human development, criminal justice. LBSW AND LMSW ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid Texas driver’s license and must be insurable on the Center’s insurance. No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in mental health and/or criminal justice and knowledge about community resources and social services is preferred.
• Preferred - Clinical and administrative experience working with individuals with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorder in an emergency setting; bilingual (English/Spanish).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a rapid pace environment in an organized and professional manner.
• Ability to self-monitor production and quality with minimal assistance.
• Proficient in the use of electronic data systems including electronic health records and business software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and potentially family members that focus on individual specific outcomes.
• Ability to recognize barriers and coordination issues between service systems, and to advocate effectively for individuals served.
• Organization and typing skills are a must.
• The ability to work as a team member in a diverse environment interfacing with both internal and external customers.
• Experience with tracking data and timely data reporting is preferred.

SHIFT:  Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Some evening hours.

Dept Code: 2255

Status: Full Time

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:   All applicants applying for positions at MHMR Services for the Concho Valley must complete our Center’s application form to be considered for any position.   Resumes will be accepted, but they will not take the place of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley’s application form.   Applications and In-house Job Bids may be picked up at 1501 West Beauregard.

CLOSING DATE:   Open until filled.

For questions, please email Jobs@mhmrcv.org.

Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed.

It is the policy of the Center to create and maintain a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma-specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.

MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.  MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead, train, identify, engage, treat, transition, improve).   

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualifications

Salary : $3,155 - $3,255