Job Description | This position delivers high quality professional recovery-oriented case management and skills training services to people with severe and persistent mental illnesses. This position is supported by an interdisciplinary team made up of professional staff including nurses, peers, psychiatrists and others, focused on providing state of the art integrated care. The person in this position will utilize their expertise to provide training in skills that primarily focus on furthering an individual’s independent living, community skills, and overall wellness and recovery. Services provided by the person in this position should promote community integration, increased stability within the community, as well as an improved quality of life and implementation of self-determination for individuals served, as appropriate. Services provided by this position also include activities and skills training designed to address barriers and strengths related to an individual’s recovery and wellness. Service delivery will occur face-to-face or through televideo in the community or in-clinic. This position covers Caldwell and Gonzales Counties. The caseload assigned to this position consists of individuals with high needs, including recent contacts with Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), calls to Crisis Line, and/or psychiatric hospitalizations. The person in this position will be responsible for coordinating care and skills training services to support individuals with reintegration to the community after hospitalization; Safety Planning; and skills-building to develop strengths and natural supports, address barriers to identified goals, and reduce overall risk. Additionally, this position will provide routine case management and skills training services to individuals in both Caldwell and Gonzales Counties, and to support the provision of televideo services by medication providers. This position will be responsible for maintaining necessary assessments which authorize individuals for services. The person in this position will be trained in conducting Crisis Assessments to determine risk and identify appropriate referrals for treatment, as well as to address the needs following psychiatric hospitalizations of individuals enrolled in services with BTCS. This position will work closely with MCOT to ensure continuity of care regarding the safety, well-being, and recovery of individuals. Location: Seguin Salary: $21.46 – $30.71/hr Applicable Differentials: Up to $2.00/hr – previous experience in a similar position at a community center $0.75/hr Bilingual $1.00/hr Human Services Master’s degree $Up to $4.00/hr – tenure with BTCS $1.00/hour – Advanced Licensure $0.50/hour – LCDC Why join our team? BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals. Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans. Retirement Plans: Sponsored Insurance: Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition. Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents. Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars. Additional Perks: |
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City | Seguin |
County | Guadalupe County |
Credentials | Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field. Knowledge of mental illness as defined in the DSM-IV services to promote wellness and recovery to individuals with mental illness is required. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment. If Bachelors degree is in another field, must have hours equivalent to a major in a human services field. Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in mental health assessment and/or crisis intervention and screening; Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related human service field. |
Salary Amount | $44,636 - 63,876/year |
Closing Date | Open until filled |