Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network- Caseworker I or II Hope Shelter (Waco, TX)

Hope Case Manager will provide coordination of community supports, family supports, case management, skills training, and other services for clients in the Hope Project. Also provides community outreach and participates in conducting psychosocial programming with this population as part of a clinical team.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Provides Emergency Shelter for child and adolescent victims of sex trafficking and conducts safety planning, individualized and immediate trauma-responsive case management (including connecting the child to needed medical and behavioral health care, legal, and other resources to meet basic needs).
Performs initial screening, assessment, treatment planning, and referrals as appropriate.
Works with youth and their families in mental health, home, school, or community settings.
Provides case management and skills training with youth and families.
Facilitates discharge planning.
Refers youth and families to local community supports as needed.
Participates in conducting community outreach with
local and regional partners, CSEY, law enforcement, and schools with the aim of identifying and supporting child and adolescent victims of sex trafficking.
Performs Related Work as Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation
Excellent verbal communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
Time management required to meet service goals
Local travel to consumer homes, school, and other community settings about 30% of time and 20% regional travel
Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting 15 lbs.
Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's in social work, psychology or related field with ability to obtain Qualified Mental Health Professional credentialing
1 year of case management experience preferred
Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred

Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM with other as needed

Salary: $45,000-$49,500 for Bachelors level / $48,150-$52,965 for Masters level

Location:

Position: 338 Waco, TX

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Region MHMR strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) **Certain Requirement Needed**

Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a full time position

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