(1185) Jail Diversion Coordinator

Bbtrails; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a Crisis Services Specialist to provide crisis assessment and jail diversion within an 8-county area, including Williamson County Jail in Georgetown, TX.

The role requires knowledge of crisis services, psychotherapeutic medications, intensive case management, and dual-diagnosis treatment, with Wednesday–Sunday, non-exempt, field-based duties and on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.
• If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Two (2) years previous crisis/intake experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment and jail diversion services within an 8-county area.
• Follow Article 16.22 directives and coordinate with jail personnel and County Courts including the County and District Attorneys.
• Identify candidates for diversion or treatment within the jail system and coordinate outpatient plans.
• Work independently and on a team with flexible field-based hours.
• Handle on-call evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Bilingual

Crisis/intervention experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services field

24 college credits in a human services field

Job description

This position is responsible for providing crisis assessment and jail diversion services within our 8‑county area. Jail Diversion should be considered following the directives outlined in Article 16.22 of the Code of Criminal Procedures. This position requires a good working relationship with jail personnel and County Courts including the County and District Attorneys. This position will follow ongoing protocols for identification of individuals who may be good candidates for diversion or at the very least for treatment within the jail system. This position will attempt to minimize the length of stay for those incarcerated and willing to follow outpatient protocols and recommendations of the courts.

This is a Wednesday through Sunday, non‑exempt, primarily field‑based position with flexible hours and some evening and weekend on‑call hours required.

The person in this position must possess a passion and aptitude for working with individuals who have chronic and severe mental health needs and are involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, intensive case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence‑based practices in the mental health and criminal justice systems are required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, collaborative person‑centered recovery planning and dual‑diagnosis treatment. The person in this position will effectively work independently and on a team, prioritize needs during crisis situations, engage in regular meetings and training opportunities, balance self‑care, be a delight to work with, and perform other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

Location: Williamson County Jail, Georgetown, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $29.71

• $1.00 per hour – 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual
• $1.00 per hour – Associate or Advanced Licensure
• $1.00 per hour – Williamson County
• $0.50 per hour – LCDC

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

City

City Georgetown, TX

County

County Williamson County

Credentials Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.
• *If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Two (2) years previous crisis/intake experience.

Administration Address:
1009 N. Georgetown Street,
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services as a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant dollars either directly from FTA or through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations, FTA Circular 4702.lB, and TxDOT PTN requirements as specified in Master Grant Agreement, and State Management Plan. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2026-2029 (PDF)