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

Jonah Cooper Jr, LLC; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; 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 (12%)

Generous Paid Time Off after 3 months

Job summary

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is seeking a qualified mental health professional to provide services to adults with severe mental illness within the criminal justice system. The role involves on-site crisis coverage, interviews, assessments, case management, tele-psychiatry, and coordination with jail and sheriff's staff.

You will collaborate with attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and families to ensure continuity of care, accurate documentation, and advocacy for individuals in need.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health services for individuals with severe mental illness; 1 year case management preferred.
• Experience in legal/criminal justice settings and collaboration with jail, sheriff, and attorneys.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and clinical assessments of referred individuals.
• Provide on-site crisis coverage and ongoing case management.
• Coordinate tele-psychiatry and collaborate with jail staff, law enforcement, and attorneys.
• Prepare progress notes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Interviewing

Reporting

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Behavioral Sciences/related field

Job description

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:

$45,000 - $52,965 salary $21.6346 - $25.4639 hourly Depending on Education and Experience *
Stipend $5,000

Position: 542

Benefits:

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)
• Certain Requirements Apply
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment