What are the responsibilities and job description for the 988 Care Specialist position at MHMR of Tarrant County?
Description
988 Care Specialist
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Join our team, where your expertise will directly contribute to programs that will make a lasting impact.
The 988 Care Specialists provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information & referral, and brief supportive listening to individuals who contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in emotional distress, particularly those at high risk for suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and behaviors. 988 Care Specialists interact with individuals over the phone, through SMS text messaging, and/or web chat
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferences: Bilingual; One (1) year experience in behavioral health/substance-use/disability service; An associate degree higher.
License/Certifications: Obtain American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Crisis Worker Certification
Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer
MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.
We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.
We CARE
988 Care Specialist
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Join our team, where your expertise will directly contribute to programs that will make a lasting impact.
The 988 Care Specialists provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information & referral, and brief supportive listening to individuals who contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in emotional distress, particularly those at high risk for suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and behaviors. 988 Care Specialists interact with individuals over the phone, through SMS text messaging, and/or web chat
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferences: Bilingual; One (1) year experience in behavioral health/substance-use/disability service; An associate degree higher.
License/Certifications: Obtain American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Crisis Worker Certification
Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer
MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.
We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.
We CARE
- We Connect People in Our Community
- We Provide Access to Services
- We Link People to Resources
- We Empower People
- Respect for people who are active in planning their services
- Recovery is a life-long process of better health
- Success as positive outcomes for each person
- Participation of people and their families in the process
- Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence
- Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services
- Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields
- Collaboration with other organizations for better services
- Compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.