104768

JOB TITLE
Community Crisis Response Case Manager (GRANT FUNDED)

WAGE
$50,053 Annually

JOB STATUS
Full-time

SHIFT
Variable 12 hours shifts, 7 days/week 8am-8pm

POSTING NUMBER
104768

HIRING PROGRAM
MH

JOB LOCATION
Karnes  MHC

BENEFITS
Full

POSTING DATE
08/16/24

CLOSING DATE
08/30/24 or until filled

A complete application is required for this position.  Proof of education required upon request and requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


The Community Crisis Response Coordinator provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing emotional or personal crisis.  This role works alongside a mental health officer to provide community crisis intervention, outreach, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care.  Key responsibilities include conduct comprehensive screening and risk assessments for suicidal behavior, mental illness, substance use, and other vulnerabilities in a community setting.  Conduct home visits to monitor and report on high needs individuals’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being to the treatment team.  Provide solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered interventions to de-escalate crisis.  Identify and connect individuals to additional clinical services and support networks.  Perform or consult on follow-up contacts with individuals and families.  Develop and implement patient treatment plans and comprehensive discharge plans, including relapse prevention strategies.  May drive a company vehicle to transport clients to inpatient hospitals or scheduled activities.  Expertise in crisis response using evidence-based best practices.  Ability to multitask, handle on-site crises, and adapt to changing needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for the position:
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in (or the equivalent to a major), in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention; or a registered nurse.
  • Must meet TAC Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) qualifications.
  • Six (6) months of full-time work experience in behavioral health case management.
  • Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Graduate degree in counseling or social work.
  • Prior experience at a behavioral health or community mental health center setting.
  • Prior knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of social work and chemical dependency, the functioning of mental health hospitals and/or out-patient mental health clinics and schools.
  • Prior knowledge and experience with trauma-informed clinical interventions for mental and emotional wellbeing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 
  • Knowledge of individual needs/characteristics associated with severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Knowledge of community-based service delivery system and the role of case management.
  • Knowledge of local community resources, how to access those services and use them effectively.
  • Knowledge of the principles,  methods, techniques and practices of psychology, behavioral science, social work, chemical dependency, and the functioning of mental health hospitals and clinics.
  • Skills with needs assessments, treatment planning and responding to consumer’s changing needs.
  • Skill with contributing to a treatment team of physicians, nurses, counselors, and others.
  • Skills for independent, organized, and efficient work and effective verbal and written communication.
  • Skill for documenting work done as well as drafting reports and recommendation for administrative use.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professionals, individuals, and groups.
  • Ability to exercise tact, show initiative, and use good judgment in dealing with people even in crisis.
  • Ability to develop productive and outcome focused relationships with individuals and family members.
  • Ability to recognize and overcome interagency obstacles for accessing services for individuals.
  • Ability to identify problems/gaps in service.
  • Ability to advocate effectively for an individual in the target population.


OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Apply in person at: 322 West Main, Suite #104, Kenedy, Texas or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX.  78052

FAX: 830-772-4304

E-MAIL:
hollyb@caminorealcs.org         
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300

 
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