Crisis Clinician: Housing Stability & Outreach

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

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.