QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) SB292 Jail Diversion

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

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network seeks a QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) for its Jail Diversion program in Waco, TX. You will perform mental health services for adults involved with the criminal justice system, conducting interviews, assessments, and case management with jail and community partners.

Responsibilities include on-site crisis coverage, coordinating tele-psychiatry, and liaising with attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in behavioral or social sciences.
• One year case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and crisis intervention.
• Experience coordinating with law enforcement and jail staff.
• Ability to learn trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and clinical assessments.
• Provide on-site crisis coverage and case management.
• Coordinate tele-psychiatry and with legal/community stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Advocate for individuals with mental illness within the justice system.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Behavioral/ Social Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) SB292 Jail Diversion (Waco, TX)

Performs mental health services for severe adult mentally ill consumers involved in criminal justice system. Rides out with a designated county sheriff’s deputy in Freestone, Limestone, Falls, Bosque and Hill County to provide mental health services to individuals identified with severe mental illness. Works directly with (internal and external): Jail administration and staff, Sheriff's department staff, judicial stakeholders, internal BHN programs, family, others.

Work involves conducting interviews, clinical assessments, on-site crisis coverage, case management, coordinating tele-psychiatry, coordinating with various legal and community stakeholders for all referred individuals and program participants. Work involves collaboration with attorneys, judges, district attorneys, law enforcement deputies, jail staff, family members and other stakeholders to provide mental health services and continuity of care for identified individuals.

Works under moderate supervision of the SB 292 Program Manager with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out details of the work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Rides out with designated county sheriff’s deputy in Bosque, Hill, Falls, Limestone and Freestone County to provide services to individuals with severe mental illness.
• Identifies and screens referred individuals in the legal system for mental illness.
• Provides on-site (jail and community) assessments and develops intervention.
• Provides crisis support 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 person with mental illness.
• Provides ongoing case management, counseling and other interventions for program participants.

Experience:

Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. One year case management experience preferred.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in behavioral, social science, humanities or education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work setting - Other: other locations as determined and necessary.
• 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 the interviews.
• Considerable ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel (i.e. jail staff, law enforcement, etc.) to exercise tact, initiate, and good judgement in dealing with consumers and relatives, to prepare reports and make recommendations for administrative use, to speak and write effectively, and to relate to people and to interact with consumers.
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, proficient typing, and general computer skills

Hours

8AM-5PM M-F

Salary

Salary: $45,000 - $52,965 salary $21.63 - $25.46 hourly Depending on Education and Experience *

Stipend $5,000

Position: 542

Benefits

• Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Networkstrives 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)**
• **Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

begins after 3 months of full-time employment

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position