CRU QMHP PRN

Under direction of the Program Manager of Crisis Residential and within federal, state, and local guidelines provides moderately complex case management work.

Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. This position is grant funded.

Coordinates, monitors and provides a therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and residing within the crisis residential facility. Provides quality skills training and medication and symptom management. Assists residents in gaining access to mental health, medical, social, vocational, financial and other needed services to assist in returning the resident to their pre-crisis level. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a human services field as required to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and one (1) year prior experience in a mental health field required.
• Master's Degree in a human services field and previous Crisis experience preferred.

• Must have and maintain a background and criminal history free from any disqualifying offenses as outlined by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

• Individuals with an out-of-state driver's license must be able to obtain a driver's license in the state of Texas within thirty (30) days.

• Successful completion of all position-specific training within thirty (30) days of employment is required.

• Knowledge of community resources; of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess clients' needs, to coordinate clients' services, to monitor program effectiveness, to communicate effectively.
• Moderate mathematics skills. Proficient reading, writing, interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write effective case management notes. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people and must demonstrate communication, organizational, administrative and office managerial skills.
  
  Computer skills required both clinical and clerical programs. Ability to make decisions based on education preparation and or nursing/clinical experience, which reflect consistency with Agency philosophy, policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, ability to talk and hear with aid greater than 2/3 of the time, ability to have clear vision at 20 inches or less; color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area up/down or left/right) and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust eye to bring into focus).
• Ability to display regular and reliable (in-person, if required) attendance.
• Understanding and practice of Trauma Informed Care principles.

The following list outlines key responsibilities for the position; however, it is not exhaustive and does not encompass all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.