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Caseworker I/II Jail Diversion (Waco, TX)
Performs mental health services for severe adult mentally ill clients involved in criminal justice system. Work involves conducting interviews and clinical assessments; site-crisis coverage for referrals and provision of continuity of care to referred mental health individuals in crisis. Also provides jail outreach work. Works under moderate supervision of the Supervisor with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out details of the work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree with a major in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and reporting results of interviews.
Considerable ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel (i.e. jail staff, etc); to exercise tact, initiate, and good judgment in dealing with clients and relatives; to prepare reports and make recommendations for administrative use; to speak and write effectively; to relate to people and to interact with consumers.
Salary: $50,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Positions:
3 Full Time-773,774,775
1 Part Time
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Identifies and screens individuals in the legal system for mental illness
- Provides on-site assessments and develops intervention
- Provides crisis assessments and supports as deemed necessary
- Coordinates referrals and case management
- Provides continuity of care services with all area jails
- Prepares progress notes and other required documentation
- Advocates with legal entities for persons with mental illness
- Provides ongoing case management upon release from jail
Experience and Training
Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree with a major in behavioral, social sciences, humanities, or education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and reporting results of interviews.
Considerable ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional personnel (i.e. jail staff, etc); to exercise tact, initiate, and good judgment in dealing with clients and relatives; to prepare reports and make recommendations for administrative use; to speak and write effectively; to relate to people and to interact with consumers.
Salary: $50,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Positions:
3 Full Time-773,774,775
1 Part Time
Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits:
Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
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.
Department: Behavioral Justice Center
This is a full time position