QMHP-CS I/II-(Case Worker) Adult Behavioral Health

Caseworker

Under the supervision of the AMH Program Supervisor, this Caseworker performs assigned human service activities in the community mental health center and community at large. Specifically, this worker provides recovery-oriented case management services to adult mental health consumers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of mental illness, rehabilitative skills training methods and knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to conduct interviews and report results of the interviews.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional groups, businesses, employment agencies etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats of communication.
• Ability to meet grant/contract timeframes and obligations and to organize and prioritize work related tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Local travel 10% and transporting clients.
• Must have excellent computer skills and be able to maintain clinical documentation.
• Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Must possess rehabilitation/skills training, treatment planning, and assessment/diagnostic evaluation skills.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties.
• Must be able to successfully participate, perform, and complete the skills required for CPR, First Aid, and PMAB certification.

Experience and Training

• Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service-related field (e.g., social work, educational counseling, gerontology, psychology, or sociology, with two years of casework experience preferred.)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through training and competency evaluations for employment in this position.
• One year case management experience preferred.

Position: 205 206 216 806 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Salary: $45,000-$52,965 DOQ

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance Employer paid Dental Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short Term Disability Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Payroll Direct Deposit 12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings) Certain Requirements Apply Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment