Region BHPP Liaison

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

DALLAS, TX 75251, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage:
Up to 50% , Job Shift: Day

A complete application is required for consideration.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Each position requires a separate completed application.

Region 10 BHPP Liaison

Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live.

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA’s values and goals, policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

The BHPPL will serve as a resource regarding child/adolescent mental health and substance use for school and education service center (ESC) personnel by increasing ESC and school personnel’s awareness and understanding of mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The BHPPL will also assist personnel in the implementation of initiatives related to mental health or substance use ensuring personnel are aware of:

• Best practice-based programs and research-based practices
• Other public and private mental health and substance use programs

The BHPPL will facilitate Mental Health First Aid trainings as well as facilitate trainings regarding the impact of grief and trauma with special considerations in supporting children with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are impacted by grief or trauma.

The BHPPL will coordinate prevention and intervention programs proven effective in helping students cope with pressures to use alcohol, cigarettes, or illicit drugs; or misuse prescription drugs.

Travel is required as part of this role’s duties. Travel can vary from 20% to 100% per day. This would include all counties within NTBHA Catchment area (Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties).

This role may be required to use a fleet vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business needs. This may include, but is not limited to field & home visits, offsite meetings, co-located sites and/or pick up items for business needs, etc. If your program requires transport of individuals, this would only be allowed with a company vehicle and approval from management.

This position requires flexible work hours to meet needs of the duties assigned. This role is responsible for adherence to and compliance with NTBHA policies and procedures and state regulatory codes.

This position’s actions and duties must align with NTBHA values and goals, regulations, policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed.

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher.
• Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) as defined in TAC 26
• Licensed professional counselor
• Licensed clinical social worker
• Licensed marriage and family therapist
• Current knowledge of local community resources, providers and social supports for homeless and indigent populations within the NTBHA service area.
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