POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Health Partnership Program Liaison (BHPP)

WORKSITE LOCATION: Region III Education Center, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria TX 77904

STARTING PAY: $22.90 EEOC CODE: Professional FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SHIFT: Fulltime; Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: The BHPP Liaison must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) as defined in TAC 26. This consists of a person licensed as one of the following and acting within the authorized scope of the person’s license: Physician, Licensed professional counselor, Licensed professional counselor associate, Licensed clinical social worker, Licensed master social worker, Psychologist, Advanced practice registered nurse, Physician assistant, or Licensed marriage and family therapist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:
1. Complete a needs assessment related to mental health and substance use and misuse for children, adolescents and families in the targeted ESC area by working closely with:
? Texas Health and Human Services Commission – Children’s Mental Health Unit Program Specialist;
? The LMHA/LBHAs in the ESC region;
? The MHFA Outreach Workers at each of the LMHA/LBHAs;
? The ESC staff;
? The local school districts; and
? Other community stakeholders.
2. Research resource information online and through networking.
3. Liaison and collaborate between systems including: LMHA/LBHAs, ESCs, school districts, community agencies, and state agencies. (Additional LMHA to include Camino Real and Coastal Plains)
4. Design, implement, and coordinate a calendar of events.
5. Facilitate trainings according to program guidelines.
6. Complete and submit monthly and yearly reporting template to LMHA supervisor.
7. Comply with HIPPA and FERPA regulations
8. Establish a system for information sharing and follow-up
9. Demonstrate leadership and initiative throughout this process
10. Possess strong Microsoft Office skills such as creating presentations and a variety of training material and creating graphs, charts, and tables
11. Assists with program planning and development as delegated by Director.
12. Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
13. Complies with telework/remote agreement.
14. Uses the trauma informed care approach when providing services and working with others.
• Understands the Three E’s of trauma-informed care.
• Understands the Four R’s of trauma-informed care.
• Understands the six key principles of trauma-informed care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: The BHPP Liaison must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) as defined in TAC 26. This consists of a person licensed as one of the following and acting within the authorized scope of the person’s license: Physician, Licensed professional counselor, Licensed professional counselor associate, Licensed clinical social worker, Licensed master social worker, Psychologist, Advanced practice registered nurse, Physician assistant, or Licensed marriage and family therapist.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher. Ability to pass a fingerprint-based background check

License Required:

1. Current and valid Texas Driver’s license and a clean driving record with reliable transportation
2. Current licensure for LPHA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST: All abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Moderate lifting, 15-44lbs., Moderate carrying, 15-44lbs., Simple grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Stooping, Climbing Stairs, Operating office equipment, Operating motor vehicle, Ability to see, Identify colors, Hearing (with aid), Ability to write, Ability to read, and Ability to tell time

All work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 30% of time, Inside, Working closely with others, and Working alone 

CRED/PRIV REQUIRED? Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

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.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.