QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) PASRR

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health Insurance

Employer paid Dental Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Payroll Direct Deposit

12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network in Waco, TX seeks a QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) PASRR to perform PASRR Level I/II evaluations, case management, and rehab training. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing recovery plans, and coordinating IDTs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, QMHP credentialing, and a willingness to travel locally. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $52,965 with full benefits and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate related field.
• QMHP credentialing and annual renewal required for employment in this position.
• One year case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete PASRR Level I and Level II Evaluations with face-to-face interviews of individuals, families, and facility staff.
• Provide case management and psychosocial rehabilitative training per treatment plan.
• Coordinate IDT meetings and follow-up on specialized services recommended for individuals.
• Data entry of completed evaluations into the TMHP portal.

Skills

Trauma informed care

Person-centered planning

Mental health diagnoses

Community resources

CPR/First Aid

PMAB certification

Interviewing skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

QMHP credential

Job description

QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) PASRR (Waco, TX)

Responsibilities include providing case management and psychosocial rehabilitative training and other activities mandated by HHSC contract or other rules for individuals with MI as deemed necessary in accordance with the recovery plan. Assessing consumer needs utilizing the Uniform Assessment and other designated assessment tools for the development of comprehensive recovery plans. Completes the community living options process and makes appropriate referrals. Follows up with refusals in order to educate and offer services as required. Provides immediate response to emergency interventions when necessary and advocates for consumers. Accompanies consumers to annual IDTs and schedules quarterly and called IDT planning meetings. Responds to alerts and maintains tracking documentation. The person in this position will be responsible for the completion of PASRR Level I and PASRR Level II Evaluations for people admitting to or residing in Nursing Facilities who are identified as potentially having Mental Illness. These evaluations require face to face interviews with the individuals, their family members, Nursing Facility staff and others who know the individual, as well as research of existing medical records, for comprehensive discovery of pertinent information to accurately complete the evaluations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• For individuals with MI, completion of the ANSA to determine a service package appropriate for the individual’s needs; collaborative development of an individualized recovery plan with each consumer.
• Provision of case management and or psychosocial rehabilitative training as deemed necessary and in accordance with the individual’s treatment plan.
• Coordination of IDT meetings following the PASRR evaluation and Initial IDT meeting in order to discuss the specialized services recommended for the individual. Attendance and/or coordination of annual, quarterly, and called IDT meetings for those individuals who are receiving ongoing services;
• Attendance at the annual IDT meetings for individuals who have previously refused PASRR services.
• Complete PASRR Level I and Level II Evaluations;
• Provide face to face interviews of individuals, family members, NF staff and others in order to gather information pertinent to completion of the evaluations;
• Data entry of the completed evaluations into the TMHP portal;

Experience and Education

Position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate related field. Individual will be certified as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional). QMHP credentialing and annual renewal is required through training and competency evaluations for employment in this position. One year case management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The individual in this position will have a working knowledge of both trauma informed care and person-centered planning, knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses, and knowledge of the community resources available to people with MH and/or IDD.
• The individual in this position must have a strong work ethic, be well-organized, and must be able to adapt to rapid changes in work assignments.
• As such, the individual in this position must also be able to work in harmony with a small team, be able to connect with and communicate clearly with others and have strong interviewing skills.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of job duties.
• Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills as well as time management skills.
• Must have assessment/diagnostic eval, rehabilitation/skills training, and treatment planning knowledge.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills to do clinical documentation.
• Must be able to successfully participate, perform, and complete the skills required for CPR, First Aid, and PMAB certification.
• Must be able to travel 70% locally and 10% regionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.

Position: TBD

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and some variable hours at time.

Salary:

$45,000-$52,965 Hourly: $21.6346-25.4639 *DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) **

Department: Developmental Services
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position