What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker II/LPHA - Integrated Health position at Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network...?
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network provides a quality work environment for all current and potential employees. We recognize the importance of having employees who enjoy where they work and whose main goal is to care for the people we serve. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment improving the lives of people in your community by providing exceptional service in behavioral healthcare and developmental disabilities, apply today to join our team. Our goal at Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is to promote an environment of quality customer service in which staff work with pride, integrity, and commitment, and are valued for their individual worth and contribution.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network values who we are and who we serve. We recognize that each person is different, with different skills, background, knowledge, and experience. As a result, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Provides short-term counseling and skills training services to patients and their families in rural integrated health settings
- Provides care coordination, system navigation, crisis intervention, and community resource linkage and referrals for individuals served
- Work with interdisciplinary team to coordinate both behavioral and physical health care in rural primary care settings
- Complete all documentation including treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summaries and other relevant documents
Abilities, Skills, and Essential Functions:
- Excellent written communication and basic computer knowledge for treatment planning and inputting clinical documentation
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal relations with consumers, staff, and community providers
- Time management and organization required to meet service goals
- Local travel (20%) and regional travel (80%).
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, lifting up to 15 lbs., and keyboarding for prolonged periods
- Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
- Master's in social work, psychology or related field with ability to obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional credentialing Required:
- LPC, LCSW, LMFT required OR currently under supervision for licensure Strongly Preferred:
- 1 years of case management experience Preferred:
- Understanding of Mental Illness and role of Care Coordination Preferred:
Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM with other as needed
Salary: Master's $48,150-$52,965 Annual DOE :with an additional Regional Stipend $5000:
Licensure $64,000 Annual with an additional Regional Stipend $5000
Position: 733
Benefits::
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment:
Salary : $48,150 - $52,965
