What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP Juvenile Justice Care Coordinator position at MHMR of Tarrant County?
Description
As a Juvenile Justice Care Coordinator (JJCC) for the Juvenile Justice Mentor program, you support youth involved in or at risk for guns, gangs, and other violent activities by coordinating care and building strong relationships. You will collaborate with Tarrant County Juvenile Services, schools, faith communities, and local organizations to interrupt cycles of violence and promote positive change. Your responsibilities include processing referrals, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating team meetings. You connect youth and families to community resources and provide skills training that support academic, social, and emotional growth. As a liaison between MHMR, TCJS, and community partners, you help youth disengage harmful behaviors and ensure they do not return to the Juvenile Justice system. On-the-job certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is provided.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Defined Education: Health and Humans Services field of Applied Behavior Analysis - Child Development – Counseling - Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Intervention - Education Psychology – Gerontology - Human Growth and Development – Medicine – Nursing - Physician Assistant – Psychology - Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation & Rehab Studies - Social Work – Sociology - or Special Education
Preferences: One year experience in healthcare/social services and/or direct care; Spanish fluency
Substitutions: Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours of courses equivalent to requirements for QMHP credentialing
License/Certifications: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) OR eligible for QMHP certification (based on minimum and defined education above)
Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer
MHMR offers an excellent 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
As a Juvenile Justice Care Coordinator (JJCC) for the Juvenile Justice Mentor program, you support youth involved in or at risk for guns, gangs, and other violent activities by coordinating care and building strong relationships. You will collaborate with Tarrant County Juvenile Services, schools, faith communities, and local organizations to interrupt cycles of violence and promote positive change. Your responsibilities include processing referrals, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating team meetings. You connect youth and families to community resources and provide skills training that support academic, social, and emotional growth. As a liaison between MHMR, TCJS, and community partners, you help youth disengage harmful behaviors and ensure they do not return to the Juvenile Justice system. On-the-job certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is provided.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Defined Education: Health and Humans Services field of Applied Behavior Analysis - Child Development – Counseling - Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Intervention - Education Psychology – Gerontology - Human Growth and Development – Medicine – Nursing - Physician Assistant – Psychology - Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation & Rehab Studies - Social Work – Sociology - or Special Education
Preferences: One year experience in healthcare/social services and/or direct care; Spanish fluency
Substitutions: Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours of courses equivalent to requirements for QMHP credentialing
License/Certifications: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) OR eligible for QMHP certification (based on minimum and defined education above)
Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer
MHMR offers an excellent 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