QMHP-CS I​/II (Case Worker

A Wraparound Case Manager provides intensive evaluation, consultation and intervention with youth and families, within Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network catchment area, who are participating in wraparound services and/or YES waiver. Also participates in conducting psychosocial programming with this population as part of a clinical team.

• Works with youth and their families in mental health, home or office settings.
• Provides case management and some skills training with children and families.
• Performs assessment and psychosocial evaluations and makes treatment recommendations.
• Refers families of consumers to appropriate social welfare and health agencies to obtain assistance.
• Conducts family interview with every family to create a family story.
• Develop a crisis/safety plan with the family and update as needed.
• Help identify other communities and individual supports that can be used by the family to achieve their care plan.
• Creates a Child and Family team for each youth and family.
• Is the primary contact person for each family in the wraparound system on their caseload and will be required to develop a plan of care for that individual family.
• Regular attendance at Family Team meetings.
• Must complete Wraparound training.
• They must comply with all required documentation and data collection to support the program’s implementation and evaluation strategies.
• Other work as assigned.

Must have a current valid Texas driver's license and current and continued proof of liability insurance. One year case management preferred. Must be fully licensed or licensure candidate for LPHA.

A bachelor's or master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of emotional problems and treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with consumers and colleagues.
• Good work habits and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computer operation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design and solve problems, ability to develop and deliver case presentations.
• Ability to lift up to 15lbs.
• Excellent organization/filling skills required.
• Ability to travel locally 75% and regionally 25%.

Position number: 464

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Salary:
Annual $45,000-$52,965 Hourly $21.6346-$25.4639
** DOE and experience***

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**

Certain Requirements Apply

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

Department:
Klaras Center for Families
This is a full time position