What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) Mobile Crisis Outreach Team position at Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network...?
Performs mental health services for children/adolescents/adults experiencing crisis. Work involves conducting crisis interviews and clinical assessments; site-crisis coverage for referrals and, provision of continuity of care to referred mental health individuals in crisis. Works under moderate supervision of the Supervisor with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out details of the work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED::
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s/master's degree with a major in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES::
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
Salary: :$45,000-$52,965 DOE and Education
Position: 655
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
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:
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED::
- Provides on-site crisis assessments and develops intervention plans
- Provides crisis counseling and supports as deemed necessary
- Coordinates referrals to community-based providers
- Provides crisis assessments in the community including hospitals.
- Prepares progress notes and other required documentation.
Experience and Training:
- Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention.
- One year of case management experience Preferred:.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s/master's degree with a major in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES::
- Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated skill in interviewing and reporting results of interviews.
- Considerable ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel (i.e. jail staff, etc); to exercise tact, initiate, and good judgment in dealing with clients and relatives
- Ability to prepare reports and make recommendations for administrative use.
- Ability to speak and write effectively; to relate to people and to interact with consumers.
- Must be able to transport clients and travel locally 65% and regionally 35%.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Demonstrated clinical documentation skills.
- Must be organized and able to file accurately.
- Must have and maintain level of general health that permits the performance of job duties.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
Salary: :$45,000-$52,965 DOE and Education
Position: 655
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
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 : $45,000 - $52,965
