(3102) Crisis Clinician, Project HOPE

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Crisis Clinician to provide outreach, crisis intervention, and housing-focused support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk. The role involves assessments, recovery planning, and connecting clients with housing, medical, and behavioral health resources.

Work is community-based, requiring collaboration with law enforcement, hospitals, shelters, and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, crisis intervention, and community-based services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-based environment.
• A valid Texas driver’s license and approved driving status are required.
• Candidates whose degree is not in Human Services must have completed at least 24 credit hours in a human services-related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engage individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Complete behavioral health, safety, housing, and service-needs assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and follow-up services.
• Develop and monitor person-centered recovery and housing stability plans.
• Provide case management, resource coordination, and referrals for housing, benefits, medical care, behavioral health treatment, transportation, and other supportive services.
• Coordinate short-term emergency or interim housing placements when authorized by the program.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community engagement

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

24 credit hours in human services-related field (if degree not in Human Services)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director and Program Manager, the Project HOPE Crisis Clinician provides outreach, crisis intervention, case management, and housing-focused support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The clinician conducts assessments, develops person-centered recovery and housing stability plans, provides short-term crisis stabilization, and connects individuals with behavioral health, medical, housing, benefits, and other community resources.

The Crisis Clinician works in community-based settings and collaborates with law enforcement, hospitals, shelters, local governments, schools, community organizations, landlords, and BTCS treatment teams. Services are recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and focused on improving safety, stability, and access to permanent housing.

The clinician maintains timely and accurate electronic documentation, monitors progress toward program goals, and assists with collecting required grant and outcome data. This position requires the ability to work independently in the community, prioritize changing needs, and maintain a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings or weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and engage individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Complete behavioral health, safety, housing, and service-needs assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and follow-up services.
• Develop and monitor person-centered recovery and housing stability plans.
• Provide case management, resource coordination, and referrals for housing, benefits, medical care, behavioral health treatment, transportation, and other supportive services.
• Assist individuals with obtaining identification, benefits, housing documentation, and other items needed to secure and maintain housing.
• Coordinate short-term emergency or interim housing placements when authorized by the program.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, community agencies, landlords, families, and BTCS programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation and required grant data.
• Participate in team meetings, training, community outreach events, and quality-improvement activities.
• Perform other duties necessary to support Project HOPE operations and contractual requirements.

Location: Primary Counties: Bastrop, Fayette, Lee (Central Hub) | Secondary Counties: Guadalupe, Caldwell, Gonzalez (Southern Hub)

Hourly Salary Range: $24.23 – $31.48

• $1.00 per hour – 2 year previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour – BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual
• $1.00 per hour – Advanced Licensure
• $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

County

County Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Fayette County, Gonzales County, Guadalupe County, Lee County

Credentials Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, crisis intervention, and community-based services.
• Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-based environment and effectively engage individuals with complex needs.
• A valid Texas driver’s license and approved driving status are required.
• Candidates whose degree is not in Human Services must have completed at least 24 credit hours in a human services-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Experience providing crisis intervention, homeless outreach, housing navigation, or community-based case management.
• Pursuit or possession of clinical licensure in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, behavior analysis, or a related discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or ASL.
• Experience with concurrent electronic documentation.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

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)