LPHA Mental Health Deputy Co-Responder

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center in McKinney, TX is seeking a licensed behavioral health clinician to respond to referrals and on-scene crises in partnership with Collin County Sheriff’s Office. This role may involve irregular hours in intensive crisis settings and requires collaboration with the person, family, and law enforcement to determine access to treatment.

Education includes a graduate degree and a Texas license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Full, unrestricted Texas license as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT; licensed associate or intern considered depending on licensure timeline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health crisis assessment and/or response.
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use related issues.
• Previous work experience, partnership, or collaboration with law enforcement highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage crisis situations in the community.
• Follow person from crisis episode into appropriate care; provide outreach and follow-up as assigned.
• Submit monthly reporting following contract requirements.
• Complete all required trainings for Life Path Systems and Collin County Sheriff’s office upon hire and annually.
• Other duties as assigned to support program needs and partnership collaboration.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Cultural competence

Collaborative approach

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 2295 Bloomdale Road - Crisis Center - McKinney, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $35.58Hourly, This position serves as the licensed behavioral health clinician with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. This clinician responds to referrals as well as on scene calls in partnership with Collin County Mental Health Deputies and may work in environments with intensive crisis situations, require emergency services, and require long or irregular work hours. The licensed clinician identifies behavioral health needs, assesses for behavioral health crises, and coordinates access to appropriate treatment options based on least restrictive environment and in collaboration with the person, family/support system, and law enforcement. Assessment and treatment decision making will be based in person/family center approach, trauma informed care practices, and in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

Key responsibilities

• assess and triage crisis situations in the community
• follow person from crisis episode into appropriate care provide outreach and follow-up as assigned
• submit monthly reporting following contract requirements
• successfully complete all required training for both Life Path Systems and Collin County Sheriff’s office upon hire and annually
• other duties as assigned to support program needs and partnership collaboration

Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organization skills, active collaboration with community partners, and strong teamwork abilities.

Specific Targets

Ensuring documentation is completed concurrently and signed by the end of shift. Assigned follow ups are completed at appropriate intervals. Shift report is communicated at the end of each shift. 90% of full chart reviews score an 80 or higher. Attends monthly team meetings.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances that require the use of Paid Time off, employees are expected to notify their supervisor within 4 hours of their regularly scheduled work time.

This position requires reasonable flexibility to meet expectations outlined in an employee's job description. Employees may be required to work outside of their typical schedule, including occasional day/evening/weekend hours, when necessary to complete required assignments and/or meet with individuals, families, and/or stakeholders.

Hiring for Shift

WED-SAT 9AM-7PM

Qualifications

Education, Training, & Experience (including licensure & certification)

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field
• Full, unrestricted Texas license as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); licensed associate or intern considered dependent on timeframe to full licensure.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health crisis assessment and/or response
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use related issues
• Previous work experience, partnership, or collaboration with law enforcement highly desired

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to respond to stressful and high-pressure situations in a calm, solution-oriented manner
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule to meet program needs, including late evenings and weekends
• Skilled in crisis intervention techniques and communication
• Ability to respond to individuals with patience, empathy, and understanding
• Ability to work within a team, both providing and receiving direction in a collaborative approach and taking initiative
• Ability to effectively communicate regarding behavioral health needs and services
• Ability to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to guide staff in connecting individuals with appropriate services, including resources for those with housing instability
• Knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Knowledge of UM Guidelines, Texas Administrative Code, and Info Item V Standards
• Organized, detail oriented, computer proficient, and able to write clearly and professionally
• Possess the ability to think clearly and logically, to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to assess individual’s needs, to coordinate services, to communicate effectively, and to train others.