JOB TITLE Community Crisis Response Case Manager (GRANT FUNDED) WAGE $50,053 Annually JOB STATUS Full-time SHIFT Variable 12 hours shifts, 7 days/week 8am-8pm POSTING NUMBER 104768 HIRING PROGRAM MH JOB LOCATION Karnes MHC BENEFITS Full POSTING DATE 12/19/24 CLOSING DATE 01/18/25 or until filled

A complete application is required for this position. Proof of education required upon request and requires a valid Texas drivers license and acceptable driving record.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community Crisis Response Coordinator provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing emotional or personal crisis. This role works alongside a mental health officer to provide community crisis intervention, outreach, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care. Key responsibilities include conduct comprehensive screening and risk assessments for suicidal behavior, mental illness, substance use, and other vulnerabilities in a community setting. Conduct home visits to monitor and report on high needs individuals physical, mental, and emotional well-being to the treatment team. Provide solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered interventions to de-escalate crisis. Identify and connect individuals to additional clinical services and support networks. Perform or consult on follow-up contacts with individuals and families. Develop and implement patient treatment plans and comprehensive discharge plans, including relapse prevention strategies. May drive a company vehicle to transport clients to inpatient hospitals or scheduled activities. Expertise in crisis response using evidence-based best practices. Ability to multitask, handle on-site crises, and adapt to changing needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be eligible for the position:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in (or the equivalent to a major), in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention; or a registered nurse.

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