Mental Health Caseworker/QMHP

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Contribs

Dental

Vision

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year

2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year

Job summary

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center in Texas is seeking a Mental Health Case Worker to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services across age groups. You will help clients access services, intervene in crises, and support recovery through case management, rehabilitation, and care coordination. The role requires a Bachelor's in a qualified human services field and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a qualified human services field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; personal automobile liability insurance as required by Texas.
• Working computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services to adults, children and adolescents with mental health challenges.
• Assist individuals in accessing needed services and crisis intervention.
• Develop independent living skills and support recovery goals.
• Coordinate care and provide case management, rehabilitation services and community-based support.

Skills

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a qualified human services field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mental Health Case Worker provides person-centered, trauma informed, and recovery-oriented services to adults, children, and adolescents experiencing severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), co-occurring disorders, or behavioral health challenges. Responsibilities include assisting individuals in accessing needed services, crisis intervention, developing independent living skills, achieving recovery goals, and improving overall functioning through case management, rehabilitation services, care coordination, and community-based support. Services are delivered in accordance with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Medicaid, CCBHC standards, agency policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a qualified human services field, including psychology, social work, counseling, early childhood education, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, special education, nursing or medicine. Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas. Working computer skills including Microsoft Office. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the qualified human services fields noted above; two years of related work experience in a mental health setting; knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSM V; bilingual (English/Spanish).

Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Employee Benefits at Full-time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• 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
• Wellness Program
• Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Counseling Psychology.

Bachelors or better in Psychology.

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Bachelors or better in Sociology.

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