Position Details

Case Manager, Diversion

POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Case Manager: CRT

WORKSITE LOCATION: 1409 La Valliere Street, Victoria TX 77901

PAY Range: $18.47 - $20.32 EEOC CODE: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT: Fulltime; monthly rotating shifts Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday, 8:00am - 7:00pm, some weekends or evenings

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferably social work, behavioral or human services.

Preferred: Work experience in mental health preferred; experience working within jail setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

  1. 1. Responds to community calls from dispatch and/or crisis hotline.
  2. 2. Links customers and/or their families to appropriate community resources.
  3. 3. Thoroughly completes a crisis log with supporting documentation.
  4. 4. Provides crisis services per HHSC contract, Medicaid Rule, and Center policy.
  5. 5. Completes all paperwork according to Medicaid Rule, HHSC Contract and Center Policy.
  6. 6. Demonstrates appropriate responsiveness to customer needs as demonstrated by no legitimate consumer, collateral or co-worker complaints.
  7. 7. Submits documentation of services and data tracking sheet within two business days.
  8. 8. Completes CSSR-S and Safety plan.
  9. 9. Attends all required team meetings as scheduled by supervisor unless excused by supervisor.
  10. 10. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 100% of the time.
  11. 11. Uses a computer and/or other technical devices to complete all work assignments.
  12. 12. Completes fleet checklist as required.
  13. Demonstrates efficient time management as evidenced by meeting all job expectations.
  14. Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  15. Complies with telework/remote agreement.
  16. Uses the trauma informed care approach when providing services and working with others.
  17. Understands the Three E's of trauma-informed care.
  18. Understands the Four R's of trauma-informed care.
  19. Understands the six key principles of trauma-informed care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCY:

General Competencies:

  1. Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing with legible handwriting.
  2. Required to track and meet multiple deadlines.
  3. Responsible for completion of all required documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
  4. Ability to work closely as a team member with other professionals and/or families in planning and service implementation is required.
  5. Understanding of and ability to access community resources on behalf of others helpful.
  6. Strong decision making, and organizational skills are required.
  7. Must be self-directed with sound judgment under stressful situations.
  8. Must have computer experience to include, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Trauma-informed:

A trauma-informed approach to care "realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved in the system; and responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices, and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization." The six key principles of a trauma-informed approach include: safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice and choice; and cultural, historical and gender issues (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [2014]).

  • The Three E's of Trauma: Events, Experiences, and Effects.
  • The Four R's: Key Assumptions in a Trauma Informed Approach - Realization, Recognize, Respond, Resist Re-traumatization.
  1. BA/BS in field specified above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST: Check all abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job. 

Operating office equipment, Walking 

Standing,    Operating motor vehicle

Light lifting, under 15 lbs Sitting Ability to see

Identify colors

Light carrying, under 15 lbs Hearing (with aid)

Straight pulling 

Ability to write

Ability to count

Ability to read

Simple grasping,Ability to tell time

Check all work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job.

Travel by car 50 % of time 

Outside 

Inside

Long or irregular work hours

 Working closely with others

Working alone

CRED/PRIV REQUIRED? Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. Interacts with employees' contractors, customers, community, family members, referral sources, governmental sponsoring and funding entities, program auditors, advocacy groups, and the media.
  2. 2. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  3. 3. Work behavior must be compatible with Center value statement and Policies and Procedures contributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflict resolution, and customer service. Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
  4. 4. Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
  5. 5. Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
  6. 6. Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
  7. 7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

  1. Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required.
  2. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
  3. Good driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
  4. Must complete all CORE training requirements prior to the due date.
  5. Must have computer experience to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have good organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines. Ability to type 40 wpm.
  6. Must maintain regular attendance and reliability which is critical to business operations. This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

AAP/EEO Statement

Gulf Bend Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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