Forensic 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

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Integral Care is seeking a Forensic Coordinator (QMHP) to join a multidisciplinary behavioral health team serving justice-involved individuals in the Austin area, with a focus on community-based care at Travis County facilities.

You will screen, assess, and deliver therapeutic interventions, coordinating services such as housing, medical care, nutrition, transportation, and legal help to support recovery and stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for Justice Involved individuals with mental health diagnoses as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Screen and assess clients to define and facilitate recovery-based life outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Forensic Coordinator is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who provides services as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to coordinate care for Justice Involved individuals presenting with a mental health diagnosis and/or co-occurring substance use and/or Intellectual and Development Disability. Service delivery location is primarily in the community and Travis County Correctional Center.

The Forensic Coordinator participates in screening, completes assessment, and collaborates with diverse individuals to define and facilitate desired life outcomes utilizing a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective. The Forensic Coordinator delivers therapeutic interventions to help individuals develop skills to manage symptoms as well as connect with services to include medication management, housing, medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, and other resources to fulfill needs.

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

Required:

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

Experience

Preferred:

• Experience serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Hours

Full-Time.

Workdays

Monday - Friday.

Workhours

8:00AM - 5:00PM.

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.

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