CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST / #0563

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every single day?  Do you want to work where you are valued and feel like you make an impact?  Do you enjoy working as part of a team?  If so, then please consider becoming part of the Central Plains Center family.  We offer:

1. Flexible work hours
2. Generous leave time and holidays
3. 100% health coverage for our employees
4. Matching retirement
5. Supportive work environment

Central Plains Center. ....." Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence."

Education and Experience:

• Must have bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to:  sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) and at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities who have mental health and behavior support needs, or linking people with intellectual disabilities to mental health supports
• In addition, must have 1 year of required experience as a qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP)
• Preferred:  Licensed Marriage Therapist, Psychiatrist; a Licensed Master Social Worker who is clinically supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychiatrist
• Or, a licensure applicant  with a temporary social work license as long as the applicant is fully licensed within 6 months of hire
• Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable

Job Purpose:

• Provides behavioral support contained in state rules governing role and responsibilities of a local intellectual and developmental disabilities authority
• Provides information about IDD programs and services to individuals with IDD and their families and IDD programs in the local service area
• Collaborates with appropriate staff and transition support team members to identify individuals with IDD in the local service areas who are at risk of requiring crisis services

Job Function:

• Must provide education about the manner in which to engage the individuals with IDD and their unique needs to members and MCOT to increase the competency of the members, law enforcement and other as appropriate
• Will maintain documentation and submit a quarterly report by the 15th day of the month following each fiscal quarter
• Ensures proper billing practices are adhered to regarding direct reimbursable services and Medicaid Administration Claiming

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