Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart if Texas MHMR) - Open Positions

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network - An Equal Opportunity Employer
6400 Imperial Drive Waco, TX 76712
254-752-3451
www.hotbhn.org

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a community health facility in Central Texas providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We serve McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network provides a quality work environment for all current and potential employees. We recognize the importance of having employees who enjoy where they work and whose main goal is to care for the people we serve. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment improving the lives of people in your community by providing exceptional service in behavioral healthcare and developmental disabilities, apply today to join our team. Our goal at Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is to promote an environment of quality customer service in which staff work with pride, integrity, and commitment, and are valued for their individual worth and contribution.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has made a commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead, train, identify, engage, treat, transition, improve). 

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network values who we are and who we serve. We recognize that each person is different, with different skills, background, knowledge, and experience. As a result, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to provide an array of benefits to our dedicated staff.
Some of the offerings include but not limited to: ( see our benefits page at www.hotbhn.org)

Paid Health Insurance -zero copays & zero deductibles  *   Paid Dental Insurance  *   Paid Life Insurance  *  Paid Short Term Disability   *   EAP Plan  *  12 Paid Holidays  *  Generous PTO Accruals
 401K - Employee contributes minimum 4% and Center contributes 12% of annual salary 

For specific positions, additional annual compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and Spanish ($1200), regional stipends for certain positions located outside McLennan county ($2500-$5000), Shift Differentials- nights, weekends and holiday, On Call Pay, Shift Pick Ups,  monthly productivity incentives

Other perks available to staff:

 Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a qualified local government entity that may qualify employees for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (subject to certain requirements and guidelines being met by the employee based on this government program). There is no guarantee of this program for all employees.

Free clinical supervision for staff seeking licensure.* (*special requirements apply)
 

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:  The Hiring Process for Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a very through and possibly a lengthy one.  Your patience and cooperation during this process is appreciated.

• Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion, age, or disability.
• Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is an At Will Employer.
• Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application to be eligible for employment.  There is no maximum age limit for employment within the Center.
• If you are applying for a position that does not require a college degree, you must submit a high school diploma/high school transcript or GED. 
• All applicants recommended for a position will be vetted through various background checks including but not limited to  a DPS  and/or FBI criminal history check*, Employee Misconduct and Nurses Aid Registry, and the state and federal OIG Exclusions listings, CANRS and driving records check. In addition, employment references will also be verified. A full list of agencies verified can be obtained from the Human Resources Department.   Please see HOTBHN website or call Human Resources for details on Bars to Employment*. Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network reserves the right to determine other offenses that are contra-indications to employment.
• Many positions require a valid Texas driver's license.
• Once a conditional offer of employment is extended, an applicant will be asked to submit to a pre-employment drug screen at a designated third party site.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.
• Positions may be filled when they have been posted for a minimum of five (5) working days
• Once an application is received, Human Resources then routes the application to the appropriate hiring supervisor.  The hiring supervisor will typically contact the applicant and set up an interview. However, applicants can contact Human Resources at any time to check on the status of an application.
• Due to the high volume of applicants, not everyone will be selected for an interview and only those selected for an interview will receive a call from the interviewing supervisor or HR. 

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network participates in E-Verify. Please see the notices below to learn your rights regarding work authorization.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf

***IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS COMPLETE IN-HOUSE APPLICATION, NOT THE ONLINE APPLICATION***