Service Coordinator - QMHP

Job Number: 26-10981

Job Summary: Service Coordinators with the Preadmission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) program are Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) who provide mental health services and intensive case management to individuals living in long-term skilled nursing facilities. Individuals served are largely older adults, however there are no age restrictions or requirements for PASRR services.

PASRR Service Coordinators utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery focused approach to forge therapeutic relationships with racially and culturally diverse individuals to help them:

• Define and facilitate desired life outcomes
• Cultivate independent living skills
• Process complex grief and adjustment issues
• Build more effective coping skills to better manage their mental and behavioral health needs

PASRR Service Coordinators also:

• Provide regular clinical assessment and evaluation of individual strengths, needs, and goals
• Help clients locate and secure independent housing, financial assistance, transportation, or other resources necessary to achieving their goals
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings with medical providers, family members, or other client support
• Identify potential service gaps and advocate with providers to ensure services are appropriate and adequate to clients' needs and preferences

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is interested in working with older adults and/or individuals with significant mental health needs
• Enjoys forging therapeutic relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Is self-motivated, independent, flexible, and appreciates variety in their work day
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Is organized, reliable, and skilled in time management
• Most importantly, is looking for a career that makes a real difference in peoples' lives

PASRR Service Coordinators work under general supervision of the unit manager with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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:

• 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: 

Required:

• 1 year of experience working directly with individuals with IDD.

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.

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