Jail Diversion Case Worker - Mental Health Specialist

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network seeks a QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) for its Jail Diversion program in Waco, TX. You will perform mental health services for adults involved with the criminal justice system, conducting interviews, assessments, and case management with jail and community partners.

Responsibilities include on-site crisis coverage, coordinating tele-psychiatry, and liaising with attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care for

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral or social sciences.
• One year case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and crisis intervention.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement and jail staff.
• Ability to learn trauma-informed care practices.

Aufgaben

• Conduct interviews and clinical assessments.
• Provide on-site crisis coverage and case management.
• Coordinate tele-psychiatry and with legal/community stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Advocate for individuals with mental illness within the justice system.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Behavioral/ Social Science

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network seeks a QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) for its Jail Diversion program in Waco, TX. You will perform mental health services for adults involved with the criminal justice system, conducting interviews, assessments, and case management with jail and community partners.

Responsibilities include on-site crisis coverage, coordinating tele-psychiatry, and liaising with attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care for