Crisis Clinician, Project HOPE

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

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a Crisis Clinician for Project HOPE to provide outreach, crisis intervention, case management, and housing-focused support. The role covers Bastrop County and surrounding areas, with a strong emphasis on connecting clients to housing, benefits, medical care, and behavioral health resources.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field, plus knowledge of crisis intervention and community-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, crisis intervention, and community-based services.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced community setting.
• Valid Texas driver's license and approved driving status required.

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, and more.
• Assist individuals with obtaining identification, benefits, housing documentation, and related items.
• Coordinate short-term emergency or interim housing placements when authorized.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, landlords, and BTCS programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation and grant data.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and community outreach events.
• Perform other duties to support Project HOPE operations and contractual requirements.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Outreach

Case management

Housing navigation

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Master's degree in Human Services or related field (preferred)

Job description

Program Overview

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

Differential Detail

• $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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 drivers 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

• Masters 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, behavio analysis, or a related discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or ASL.
• Experience with concurrent electronic documentation.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.