DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs social services as part of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) in both Children, Adolescent and Parent Services (CAPS) and Adult Behavioral Health Unit (ABHU). Responsible for crisis screening, assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow-up and relapse prevention in the community, at the agency, and/or wherever applicable. Responsible for handling a workable caseload, which includes coordinating and linking to meet treatment goals. Completes all relevant assessment documents, to include the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA), Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) and submits the information in a timely manner. Performs follow-up activities for enrolled and non-enrolled consumers. Performs crisis/follow-up duties on a rotating schedule as well as on an on-call basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, or a field related to human behavior
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and practices of mental health assessments and intervention; of the function of social service or treatment facility; of community resources; of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; and of the functioning of mental health inpatient facilities
• Experience in the field of mental health
• Crisis intervention experience/knowledge
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques; and or casework documentation requirements
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws and regulations relevant to Community Mental Health and to specific program area of assignment
• Knowledge of community resources; case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of general office procedures
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to devise immediate solutions and be proactive in dealing with administrative and support functions and issues
• Ability to gather and analyze data; to prepare concise reports; and to communicate effectively
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, rules and regulations and laws
• Ability to read, write and compose concise reports, policies and procedures and other written documents used to guide services delivery and meet the needs and mission of the Center and Division
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in all aspects of work
• Ability to provide guidance to other staff and to assist with management activities
• Ability to develop plans of treatment and work independently as well as part of a team member
• Ability to assess client need and coordinate client services
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,111.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person