Field-Based Mental Health Care Coordinator (Travel)

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457(b)

Paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) in Corsicana, TX, is seeking an Experienced Care Coordinator to develop discharge plans, coordinate services, and connect individuals with outpatient care. The role focuses on reducing barriers and collaborating with local systems within Navarro and Ellis Counties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field, QMHPCS qualification, and 1+ year of direct care with serious mental illness or SUD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications of a QMHPCS as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code 353.1415(a)(1), required.
• One or more years of direct care experience with persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders (psychiatric crisis service experience preferred).
• Experience participating as a member of a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans.
• Current knowledge of community resources and support for homeless and indigent populations in NTBHA’s service area.
• Valid driver’s license and clear background check as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform coordination work and assist in developing discharge plans, goals, and objectives while eliminating barriers to connect individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders to outpatient services.
• Provide screenings, assessments, crisis follow-up, and transitional services that reduce hospitalization, recidivism, or homelessness.
• Actively participate in staffing’s to determine recovery-oriented treatment.
• Provide case management, skills training, and monitoring while consumers transition to the community.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, and community providers for service linkages.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and reports in accordance with policy and standards.
• Provide trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in a culturally sensitive manner.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with law enforcement

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field

Qualified Mental Health Professional-Community Services (QMHPCS) per Texas TAC 353.1415(a)(1)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) in Corsicana, TX, is seeking an Experienced Care Coordinator to develop discharge plans, coordinate services, and connect individuals with outpatient care. The role focuses on reducing barriers and collaborating with local systems within Navarro and Ellis Counties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field, QMHPCS qualification, and 1+ year of direct care with serious mental illness or SUD.