POSITION TITLE: Non-Physician Mental Health Professional
WORKSITE
LOCATION: Region
III Education Center, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria TX 77904
EEOC CODE: Professional FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The NPMHP 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 clinical social
worker;
-
Psychologist;
-
Advanced practice
registered nurse;
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Physician assistant; or
-
Licensed marriage and
family therapist
REPORTS
TO: Director of Program Operations
JOB
PURPOSE
A non-physician mental health
professional (NPMHP) will serve as
a mental health and substance use resource for school districts located in the
region served by our regional education service center (ESC). The NPMHP 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
- Assisting personnel in
the implementation of initiatives related to mental health or substance use
- Ensuring personnel are
aware of:
- 4
Best practice-based
programs and research-based practices
- 4
Other public and private
mental health and substance use programs
- Facilitating Mental
Health First Aid trainings
- Facilitating trainings
regarding:
- 4
The impact of grief and
trauma
- 4
Special considerations
in supporting children with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are
impacted by grief or trauma
- 4
Prevention and
intervention programs proven effective in helping students cope with pressures
to:
- Use alcohol, cigarettes, or illicit drugs; or
- Misuse prescription drugs
In addition, the NPMHP meets
multiple deadlines and reporting requirements. May perform other work duties as
assigned by Director. Will represent Gulf Bend Center and the ESC
in a positive, mature, and professional manner at all times and maintain a
positive interface with community providers/stakeholders. Work is performed under the general
supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services with considerable
latitude for the exercise of discretion and independent judgement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
1. Completes 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 reporting template to LMHA/LBHA
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.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCY:
General
Competencies:
- Must
have computer experience to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must
have strong decision making and good organizational skills to achieve multiple
deadlines.
- Exhibits
cooperative teamwork with other staff to accomplish the efficient operation of
the program.
- Models
professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics, and work habits.
- Must
have good verbal and written communication skills.
Specific Job Competencies
- Proven
ability to set priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Comfort with public speaking to
small, medium, and large groups (in-person and virtually).
- Experience working in a school
setting preferred.
- Build relationships: Establish and
maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and
externally, to achieve the goals of the program.
- Communicate Effectively: Speak,
listen, and write in a clear thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
effective communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve
operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
- Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively
and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
that enhance the program effectiveness for your area.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a
work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information,
and activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move
the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and
evaluate the process and results.
- Solve problems: Assess problem
situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information,
generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the
problem.
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.
EQUIPMENT,
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
- Computer, telephone, projectors, calculator, printer,
fax machine, and copy machine are used in performance of essential job duties.
- Various forms of paperwork are handled in
performance of essential job duties.
DEGREE
AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE):
Required: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a master's
degree or higher. Ability to pass a
fingerprint-based background check
License Required:
- Current and valid Texas
Driver's license and a clean driving record with reliable transportation
- Current licensure for
LPHA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
- Walking
- Operating Office equipment
- Standing
- Operating motor vehicle
- Light lifting, under 15 lbs
- Sitting
- Ability to see
- Identify colors
- Light carrying, under 15 lbs
- Hearing (with aid)
- Ability to write
- Climbing stairs
- Ability to count
- Ability to read
- Simple grasping
- Ability to tell time
Work site and environmental conditions that apply to
this position:
- Travel by car 30% of time
- Inside
- Working closely with others
- Working alone
CRED/PRIV
REQUIRED?
Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes
INTERPERSONAL
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Interacts
with employees' contractors, customers, community, family members, referral
sources, governmental sponsoring and funding entities, program auditors,
advocacy groups, and the media.
- Ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- 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.
- Ability to plan and
schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
- Ability to present a
professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
- 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.
- 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):
- Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required.
- Must
be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center
vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
- Good
driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
- Must
complete all CORE training requirements prior to the due date.
- 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.
- 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.