Rapid-Response Youth Crisis Outreach Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 2,100 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services’ Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) provides crisis intervention, assessment, intensive case management, relapse prevention, and care coordination for youth in crisis.

The Youth Outreach Specialist delivers quick, in-person responses, with up to 90 days of transitional services to each youth and family, working with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians to stabilize and link to community supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health diagnoses.
• Two years of case management experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Two years experience serving and supporting persons in crisis.
• If degree is not in Human Services, 24 credits in a human services field.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered crisis intervention and intensive case management.
• Coordinate with Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and other partners.
• Assist with benefits completion and employment services.
• Collaborate with DFPS, schools, law enforcement, and hospitals.
• Maintain flexible approach as the program develops.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services’ Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) provides crisis intervention, assessment, intensive case management, relapse prevention, and care coordination for youth in crisis.

The Youth Outreach Specialist delivers quick, in-person responses, with up to 90 days of transitional services to each youth and family, working with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians to stabilize and link to community supports.