Crisis Clinician: Housing & Recovery Outreach

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

Job summary

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

The position works in community settings, collaborating with law enforcement, hospitals, shelters,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to 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 services.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Community-based services

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Master’s degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

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

The position works in community settings, collaborating with law enforcement, hospitals, shelters,