QMHP-CS I/II (Case Worker) YCOT (Waco, TX)

Performs mental health services for children and adolescents experiencing a crisis. Work involves conducting crisis interviews and clinical assessments; site-crisis coverage for referrals and, provision of continuity of care to referred mental health individuals in crisis. 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:
 

• Provides on-site crisis assessments and develops intervention plans.
• Provides crisis support as deemed necessary.
• Coordinates referrals to community-based providers
• Provides crisis assessments in the community including hospitals.
• Prepares progress notes and other required documentation.
• Works directly with other staff, community partners, schools, and clients and their families.
   

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.
• One year case management experience.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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.
• Must have basic computer skills to do clinical documentation.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.
• Must have valid driver's license and current auto insurance to transport clients.
• Must be able to travel locally 60% and regionally 40%.
• Ability to be organized and have excellent time management skills. 
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of job duties.

Position: 830 
750-Pending

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Salary: $45,000-$52,965 Depending on experience and licensure

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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
 

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