Youth Crisis Outreach Specialist: Immediate Impact

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Youth Outreach Specialist to join the Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) providing quick, in-person crisis response and continuing transitional services for up to 90 days to youth and families.

The role collaborates with clinicians and partners across DFPS, schools, law enforcement, and healthcare to ensure stabilization and linkage to longer-term supports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered crisis intervention, routine and intensive case management, supported housing and employment, care coordination, and benefits completion assistance.
• Participates in 360-degree feedback with supervisor and collaborates on individualized support and coaching.
• Builds relationships with BTCS colleagues and community resources.
• Maintains flexibility to adapt as the program evolves and improves.
• As a Crisis Clinician, serves on the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, including after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Youth Outreach Specialist to join the Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) providing quick, in-person crisis response and continuing transitional services for up to 90 days to youth and families.

The role collaborates with clinicians and partners across DFPS, schools, law enforcement, and healthcare to ensure stabilization and linkage to longer-term supports.