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:
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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
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