(14758) Law Enforcement Liaison III

Mhmrtarrant; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Retirement plan with company matching

PTO accrual from day one

Ten paid holidays plus floating day

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County is seeking a Direct Care professional for the Tarrant County Law Enforcement Liaison Project. The role supports diverting individuals with mental health needs from criminal justice to treatment, conducting assessments and guiding access to services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social services, criminal justice, marriage and family therapy, or psychology, along with at least 2 years of related experience and valid Texas licensure/ CJIS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and CJIS certification; LP-C Intern/Associate licenses may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as a Clinical Therapist, Social Worker or Case Worker.
• Assist inNeeds assessments, eligibility screenings, and access to behavioral health services.

Education

Master’s degree in social services

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

For over 50 years, MHMR has provided community-based services for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health conditions, and substance use disorders, as well as babies and young children with developmental delays. MHMR employees use a person-centered approach to fulfill the mission: We Change Lives! Using innovative approaches, MHMR partners with community organizations to provide services and a hopeful future.

Direct Care - Clinical Therapist/Social Work/Case Worker

The Tarrant County Law Enforcement Liaison Projectis responsibleforassistinglaw enforcement officers in appropriately diverting persons with mental impairments from the criminal justice system into behavioral health treatment services. Staff provide 24-hourassistanceto local law enforcement officers, as well as provide training and outreach activities. In addition, this positionfacilitatesand/or conducts needs assessments, eligibilityscreeningsand access to appropriate treatment and other social services for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychology

Experience: Minimum of2-yearexperience in a related field

License/Certifications:Valid Texas Driver’s License, CJIS certification; Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Masters Social Worker, LicensedMarriageand Family Therapist Associate

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer

MHMR offers an excellent competitive benefits package designed to support the well being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers long term financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We CARE:

• WeConnectPeople in Our Community
• We ProvideAccessto Services
• We Link People toResources
• WeEmpowerPeople

Our values are based on the following beliefs:

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services
• Recovery is a life-long process of better health
• Success as positive outcomes for each person
• Participation of people and their families in the process
• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence
• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services
• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services

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MHMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MHMR prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, covered veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. This applies to all agency employment practices and decisions, including but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, transferring, reassigning, promoting, demoting, compensation, benefits, terminating and other terms and conditions of employment.

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