Jail Based Care Coordinator MHGJII (Kimble & Menard Counties)

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

PPO dental plan

Vision insurance options

Employer-paid life insurance

401(a) plan with employer match

457/403(b) plan

Generous paid time off and sick time

Job summary

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers is seeking a Jail Care Coordinator embedded in the Kimble and Menard County Jail to provide crisis intervention and case management for inmates with mental health and/or substance use conditions. The role includes liaison duties between the jail, the center, and community resources to reduce recidivism.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, QMHP-CS eligibility, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, behavioral or human services, or a related degree with the ability to credential as a QMHP-CS.
• Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Complete and maintain CPR and Prevention/Management of Aggressive Behavior within first 3 months

Responsibilities

• Coordinate behavioral and physical health needs in jail and upon release; provide crisis intervention and follow-up with primary and behavioral health care patients.
• Collaborate with jail staff and mental health professionals to determine interventions and referrals.
• Document cases within 24 hours of service delivery with 95% accuracy.
• Deliver services using Evidence-Based Practice as recommended by HHSC.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including mental health professionals, medical staff, crisis counselors, law enforcement, probation, and parole officers.
• Develop Person Centered Recovery plans to support individuals with mental illness/substance use.
• Assess needs and determine appropriate service referrals and medical evaluations for incarcerated individuals.
• Ensure current Uniform Assessments before release and conduct pre-/post-release assessments as required.
• Follow cases up to 90 days post-release to ensure connection to community care.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation to support diagnoses and outcomes.
• Respond to mental health crises with immediate support and active listening.
• Establish caring, non-judgmental relationships; empower self-management strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to improve crisis response services.
• Participate in team meetings and community partnerships to coordinate care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/ related field

QMHP-CS credential eligibility

Tools

CPR certification

Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training

Job description

Help us help others:

The Jail Care Coordinator embedded within the Kimble and Menard County Jail is a dedicated individual in the Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (MHGJII). In this role, you will provide crisis intervention services as needed, along with providing planning and case management for inmates with mental health and/or substance use conditions who are eligible for pre- and post-release from the jail. This position would also function as a liaison between the County Jail, HCMHDD Centers, and local community resources to ensure continuity of care for individuals with the intention of reducing recidivism rates related to mental health and substance use conditions.

You will get to:

• Coordinate behavioral and physical health needs while in jail and upon release from jail; provide behavioral health consultation and follow up with primary care and behavioral health care patients.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals, along with jail staff, to determine appropriate interventions and make referrals to appropriate services and resources within the community.
• Provide collaborative documentation at least 95% of the time or no later than 24 hours after delivery of service.
• Deliver services using the recommended Evidence-Based Practice recommended by HHSC.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, medical personnel, crisis counselors, law enforcement, probation, and parole officers.
• Assess specific needs to be able to develop and implement Person Centered Recovery plans that support individual/family with mental illness/substance use in learning skills to reach their specified service outcomes and to attain/maintain individual recovery and life management plans.
• Assess individuals identified through positive jail screenings or referrals from jail staff to determine appropriate service referrals and the need for medical evaluation. Completes need assessments for incarcerated individuals within three business days.
• Ensure all individuals have a current Uniform Assessment prior to release and complete pre-intake and post-release assessments as required.
• Follow cases for up to 90 days post release to ensure connection to the appropriate level of care in the community to support consistency and compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services.
• Respond to individuals in mental health crisis by providing immediate emotional support and active listening.
• Establish a supportive and non-judgmental relationship with individuals in crisis, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
• Assist individuals in developing personalized crisis safety plans, fostering empowerment and self-management strategies to promote long-term mental health stability.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data necessary to contribute to the overall understanding and improvement of crisis response services.
• Engage in regular team meetings and case consultations to ensure coordinated care for individuals in crisis.
• Collaborate with and provide outreach to community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Use sound independent judgment to maintain data that supports planning and projections for current and future services and outcome goals.
• Participate in community coalition meetings, training, and Criminal justice training seminars as designated.
• Maintains CANS/ANSA certification.
• Job description may be changed to reflect job updates and requirements.
• Performance metrics may change to reflect the operational needs of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director and/or the Sheriff.
• Requires flexible hours, involves extensive paperwork, and will require self-directed performance.

You'll definitely need:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, behavioral or human services, or a related degree with the ability to credential as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-CS).
• Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance
• Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience working in a mental health setting providing community-based services within the community.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO healthinsurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental planand vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paidlife insurance.
• 401(a) plan,employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of yoursalary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b)plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paidtime off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're underthe weather.
• An authenticand caring environment where folks care about each other and want to dogood in the world.