Behavioral Health Specialist - QMHP

Job Number: 26-11365

Job Summary:  The Oak Springs Clinic Downtown Team (OSCDT) is an Integral Care Housing and Homeless Services expansion program primarily funded by the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC). OSCDT is tasked with serving individuals experiencing homelessness in the downtown Austin corridor and receives referrals from DACC and the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST). OSCDT's primary aim is to navigate individuals to housing and provide comprehensive, wrap-around support throughout the process. Addressing mental health, medical, and substance use needs are common goals in addition to housing. OSCDT provides services in the community wherever individuals experiencing homelessness may be found, including city streets, parks, churches, at partner homeless service agencies, and at Pop-Up Resource Centers. OSCDT aims to meet people where they are and provide comprehensive services regardless of housing status.

QMHP responsibilities with OSCDT include providing case management services to individuals with a history of chronic homelessness; meeting individuals in the community; assisting with applications for housing, benefits, or vital documents; referrals to mental health or substance abuse services; assisting with scheduling appointments; providing transportation to appointments; assisting with basic needs such as food, water, and clothing; and providing coping skills training.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, resourceful, and persistent. Experience working directly with people experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

License

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Minimum 1 year working with unhoused people and/or working in the mental health field.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $24.18- $25.39 an hour, based on education.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker