Mental Health Crisis Responder - QMHP

Integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gym membership discount

Job summary

The jail liaison on Integral Care's Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team provides trauma-informed mental health care to adults at Travis County Correctional Complex and Central Booking, coordinating with law enforcement and EMS to connect individuals with services on release or as bond conditions.

The role includes on-site crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals, with duties extending to coordinating placement at respite/residential facilities or inpatient

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, culturally competent mental health care delivered to adults in correctional settings.
• Strong collaboration with law enforcement and legal professionals to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site crisis interventions and assessments.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and safety planning.
• Provide referrals to mental health services and coordinate placement at respite/residential facilities or inpatient hospitalization as needed.
• Coordinate with defense attorneys and Travis County Sheriff's Office Crisis Intervention Team and communicate assessment outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:The jail liaison/community hybrid plays a critical role on Integral Care's Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT), providing professional, trauma-informed, and culturally competent mental health care to adults currently at Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC) and Central Booking (CB) identified to have mental health concerns. This position also supports emergent response for other partners (LEO, EMS, the 911 Call Center) in the community. The jail liaison is responsible for responding to referrals from jail counseling, client attorneys, judges, and internal referrals to assess the needs of these individuals with the goal of connecting them to mental health care services upon release or as part of bond condition. The jail liaison works closely with defense attorneys and Travis County Sherrif's Office Crisis Intervention Team to communicate the outcome of the assessment and coordinate placement at one of Integral Care's respite/residential facilities or inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, as needed. The jail liaison is responsible for conducting on-site crisis intervention and assessments, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referral services. EMCOT provides flexible services and support to individuals who are not currently connected to mental health services, aiming to help maintain stability, prevent further crisis and arrest, and provide connection to ongoing mental health services.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday-Wednesday & Friday, or Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday.

Workhours:12:00PM - 10:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker