QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker)-RJDP

HOTBHN; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

HOTBHN in Waco, TX is seeking a QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) for part-time case management and mental health services within the Behavioral Justice Center. You will perform interviews, clinical assessments, and crisis interventions, with jail outreach responsibilities and coordination of referrals.

The role requires a degree in behavioral or social sciences and involves collaboration with jail staff, documentation, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing mental health services to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and clinical assessments; provide on-site assessments and develop intervention.
• Provide crisis assessments and supports as deemed necessary.
• Coordinate referrals and case management; provide continuity of care with area jails.
• Prepare progress notes and other required documentation.
• Advocate with legal entities for persons with mental illness.
• Provide ongoing case management upon release from jail.

Skills

Interviewing

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with jail staff

Report writing

Communication

Judgment and tact

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education

Job description

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

Performs mental health services for severe adult mentally ill clients involved in criminal justice system. Work involves conducting interviews and clinical assessments; site-crisis coverage for referrals and provision of continuity of care to referred mental health individuals in crisis. Also provides jail outreach work. Works under moderate supervision of the Supervisor with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out details of the work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Identifies and screens individuals in the legal system for mental illness
• Provides on-site assessments and develops intervention
• Provides crisis assessments and supports as deemed necessary
• Coordinates referrals and case management
• Provides continuity of care services with all area jails
• Prepares progress notes and other required documentation
• Advocates with legal entities for persons with mental illness
• Provides ongoing case management upon release from jail

Experience and Training

Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree with a major in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated skill in interviewing and reporting results of interviews.
• Considerable ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel (i.e. jail staff, etc); to exercise tact, initiate, and good judgment in dealing with clients and relatives.
• Knowledge to prepare reports and make recommendations for administrative use.
• Ability to speak and write effectively; to relate to people and to interact with consumers.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of job duties.

Part-Time position 777

DISCLAIMER: The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be discussed and made if appropriate to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Department: Behavioral Justice Center
This is a part time position