COPSD Specialist - QMHP

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,310 - 34,977; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Short-term/Long-term Disabil­

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gold's gym membership discount

Job summary

Integral Care is seeking a COPSD Specialist (QMHP) to join a multidisciplinary behavioral health team in Travis County, Texas. You will participate in diagnostic evaluation, conduct assessments, and help individuals achieve recovery goals with trauma-informed, person-centered care.

This role may involve office- and community-based services and requires use of a personal vehicle. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based interventions, coordinating with other services (housing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to develop skills to manage symptoms and obtain services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage in diagnostic evaluation and assessments.
• Travel to office- and community-based settings as required by program.

Skills

QMHP

Mental health professional

Trauma-informed care

Suicide Safer care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder (COPSD) Specialist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who provides services as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to coordinate care for individuals presenting with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnosis. Service delivery locations is dependent on specific program or grant assignment. The COPSD Specialist participates in diagnostic evaluation, completes assessment, and collaborates with individuals to define and facilitate desired life outcomes utilizing a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective.

The COPSD Specialist delivers therapeutic interventions to help individuals develop skills to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment and housing, and/or to obtain services such as medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, and other resources to fulfill needs.

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) embrace trauma-sensitive and informed practices, provide Suicide Safer care, and foster a supportive and welcoming environment. QMHPs operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cultivate a clinical skill set by forging therapeutic relationships with community members and/or stakeholders. Interventions and services can be both office- and community-based and may require the use of a personal automobile. Individuals served may be diagnosed with mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, and/or IDD.

Staff members in this position are working under the supervision of a clinically licensed professional who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses and treatment. At this level, clinical assignments may be of moderate complexity and are handled with considerable independence, and complicated cases receive closer clinical review and supervision.

Services provided may include individual, family and/or group skills training using evidence-based interventions, crisis assessment, and case management.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours:

Full-Time.

Workdays:

Monday-Friday.

Workhours:

8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary:

$24.18 - $25.39, an hour based on education.

Why join us:

Integral Care has proudly servedTravis Countyresidents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your careeratIntegral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental andVision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life andShort-term/Long-termDisability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

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