Crisis Coordinator - QMHP

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) retirement account

Gold's gym membership discount

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Job summary

Integral Care in Travis County, Texas is hiring a Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) to support individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health needs. The CIS provides assessments, skills training, and cross-system collaboration to prevent or manage crises.

This is a community-based, full-time role requiring a valid driver's license and work in various settings (homes, group homes, hospitals, shelters).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with IDD and mental health.
• Current driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide coping skills to manage symptoms or crises.
• Support systems to obtain services (school, medical, housing, etc.).
• Conduct assessments like CSSR and Discovery Tool to tailor care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CSSR

Discovery Tool

Job description

Job Summary: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is hiring a Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS). As a CIS, you will work closely on a small team to help people with co-occurring IDD and mental health needs prevent and manage crisis. CIS services are meant to last 90 days. You will serve clients who have either suspected or confirmed IDD. For clients with suspected IDD, you will assist them with the IDD eligibility process, which can include contacting schools and hospitals to find records. For clients with a confirmed IDD, you will provide skills training, complex case management, and intensive cross systems collaboration to help clients prevent or manage crisis. All CIS complete a variety of assessments including the CSSR to screen for suicide risk, and the Discovery Tool to understand the needs and strengths of your client.

Individuals served through CIS will have often IDD and co-occurring mental health needs such as severe mental illnesses, substance use disorders and/or chronic health conditions. They may have a spectrum of communication and cognitive abilities. CIS staff 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 diverse community members. As a CIS, you will meet with clients in a variety of community settings including; their own homes, group homes, hospitals, jails, respite centers, and homeless shelters. CIS is largely community based and requires the use of a personal automobile.

As a CIS, you may provide all or some of the following: provide coping skills necessary to manage symptoms/crises, provide support/training to the system of support, or to obtain services such as school, medical care, medication, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, housing, mental health, IDD, and resources fulfilling any basic need. CIS are working under the supervision of an LPHA who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight. Additional job duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the program.

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:

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

Experience:

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience providing services to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is required.

Preferred:

Hours:

Full- Time.

Workdays:

Monday-Friday.

Work hours:

8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Salary:

$24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education.

Why join us:

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents 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 career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability 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.

LPHA Keywords:

Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords:

Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker