Jail Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) Rehabilitation Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) seeks a Rehabilitation Specialist for the Jail Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) program. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering psychiatric evaluation, therapy, and competency restoration education in a Williamson County jail setting.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, extensive documentation, and collaboration with court partners. A Bachelor's in psychology or social work is required, plus relevant behavioral health and criminal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• If degree is not Human Services, 24 credits in Human Services required.
• Education and experience in behavioral healthcare and criminal justice system.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and driving eligibility.
• Background checks required for jail work.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered case management in jail setting.
• Offer psychosocial rehabilitative services and competency restoration education.
• Collaborate with JBCR team and meet individuals in Williamson County jail and court.
• Maintain detailed electronic documentation.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Collaborative planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

24 credits in Human Services (if degree not in HS)

Job description

The Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Jail Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing outstanding person-centered case management services as part of the JBCR Team to adults who have been deemed incompetent to stand trial by the Court. The Rehabilitation Specialist is one member of a multidisciplinary treatment team offering psychiatric evaluation, medication evaluation and management, cognitive behavior therapy, curriculum-based competency restoration education, motivational interviewing and treatment planning in a jail-setting.

The JBCR Rehabilitation Specialist regularly meets with individuals in the Williamson County jail and court to provide cases. management, skills training, psychosocial rehabilitative services and competency restoration. Services are intended to stabilize mental health symptoms, reduce risk of recidivism, increase the individuals awareness of and participation with community and natural supports, develop self-advocacy, and assist with the process related to competency restoration. A high level of detailed electronic documentation is required and adherence to company and state guidelines is expected. A minimum of 55% of hours worked are required to be face-to-face, billable services.

The person in this position must possess a passion and aptitude for working with individuals who have chronic and severe mental health needs and are involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, intensive case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in mental health and criminal justice systems are required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning and dual-diagnosis treatment. The person in this position will effectively work independently and on a team, prioritize needs during crisis situations, engage in regular meetings and training opportunities.

Location: Williamson County

Hourly Salary: $23.63 - $31.88

Differential Detail

• $1.00 per hour - 2 years previous experience in a similar position
• $1.00 per hour - Advanced or Associate Licensure
• $0.75 per hour - Bilingual/ASL
• $0.50 per hour - LCDC Licensure
• Up to $4.00 per hour - BTCS Tenure
• $1.00 per hour - Williamson County

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education/intervention.

• If degree is not in a Human Services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a Human Services field are required.

Education and experience in behavioral healthcare, intensive community treatment, and the criminal justice system.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, meet Bluebonnet Trails Community Services driving requirements, and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.

Must pass relevant background checks to work inside the jail