Mental Health Caseworker-QMHP

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Contribs (Up

Up to 5% of Base Salary Employer-Match

Optional Dental, Vision, Life and LTD

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center in Rockwall, TX seeks a full-time case manager to assist adults with mental illness in accessing medical, social, and educational resources. You will provide rehabilitative training, case management, crisis services, and documentation of progress, with telemedicine services as applicable.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field, plus a Texas driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, sociology, or psychology.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Sociology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and skills training.
• Engage in case management.
• Deliver crisis services.
• Document client progress.
• Provide supported employment and telemedicine services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Plan and prioritize assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Master's degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rockwall
2435 Ridge Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Responsibilities includes assisting individuals with gaining access to medical, social, educational, and other needed resources, including provision of rehabilitative and skills training, case management, care coordination, treatment planning, crisis services, as well as documentation of client progress. Also provides supported employment, supported housing, and telemedicine services. Working computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Position provides direct services to adults with mental illness, and assists them to gain access to medical, social, educational, and other needed resources. Responsibilities include:

• Provision of rehabilitative and skills training
• Case management
• Crisis services,
• Documentation of client progress.

Also provides supported employment and telemedicine services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or better in degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, sociology, or psychology. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior mental health experience preferred. Ability to communicate and work effectively in a fast-paced work setting; ability to plan, implement, and prioritize assignments.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year

Travel Required

Yes . Extensive travel within the local service area is required.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Bachelors or better in Sociology or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSM V

2 years:

Related work experience in a mental health setting

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