Caseworker I ACT

Emergence Health Network; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergence Health Network in El Paso, TX seeks a Caseworker I ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) to deliver moderately complex case management for adults with behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining long‑term contact with clients, families and providers, coordinating Recovery Plans, and delivering rehabilitative and skills‑training services to improve independence and community tenure.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or related behavioral field.
• Experience with trauma-informed services; CBT including DBT and motivational therapies preferred.
• Must be credentialed as QMHP-CS within the designated timeframe; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-going case management services for youth and/or adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
• Coordinates and delivers related services.
• Advocates for clients and families to support recovery and community integration.
• Develops, plans, and implements the Recovery Plan.
• Delivers rehabilitative services to increase independence and community tenure.
• Maintains compliance with training and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma‑informed care

CBT/DBT techniques

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field

Job description

Caseworker I ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

Job Code: CW - 111
Revision Date: January 14, 2026

Starting Salary:

$18.59 hourly; $38,667 annually

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Overview

We are an agency committed to innovative behavioral health services in trauma-informed care that promote healing and recovery to instill a sense of empowerment and foster a lifelong sense of resilience.

General Description

The purpose of this job is to provide moderately complex case management work. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary dependent upon the functional area assigned.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Provides on-going case management services, skills training and rehabilitation services for youth and/or adults with mental illness and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Coordinates and provides related services.
• Demonstrates a positive role model to youth and/or adults and advocates on their and their family's behalf.
• Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the Recovery Plan.
• Provides rehabilitative services including general symptom management, community living skills, and employment related skills to increase our client's independence and increase their ability to maintain community tenure.
• Maintains compliance with all Joint Commission training requirements relevant to job duties, including but not limited to those dealing with use of restraints and physical holding of individuals receiving services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience with trauma-informed services; cognitive behavioral therapies, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); and motivational therapies including the use of incentives, preferred.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principals, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma, parallel processes, and universal precautions), preferred.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must be able to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Practitioner Community Service (QMHP-CS) within the timeframe designated by EHN.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a TB, criminal background and drug screen.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance (ADA)

Emergence Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Emergence Health Network to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Other Job Characteristics

• Staffing requirements, including criteria that staff have diverse disciplinary backgrounds, have necessary State required license and accreditation, and are culturally and linguistically trained to serve the needs of the clinic's patient population.
• Credentialed, certified, and licensed professionals with adequate training in person-centered, family centered, trauma informed, culturally-competent and recovery-oriented care.
• Responsible for adhering to the EHN common purpose and service framework to continuously provide exceptional care to all constituents.

Note:

This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Emergence Health Network and an employee and is subject to change by the Emergence Health Network as its needs change.