Case Manager- Crisis Center

SUMMARY

Performs complex social, therapeutic, and psychosocial intake services to individuals with severe mental illness and legal involvement from a person-centered, trauma informed perspective. Responsibilities include: providing psychotherapy (including CBT, CPT or TF-CBT) to individuals enrolled in The Living Room Program via group and individual services; psychosocial and diagnostic assessments as assigned; and provides crisis intervention and coordination of treatment as necessary.  Provides screenings and recommendations and ensures communication/connection to appropriate treatment teams (internal and external).  Develops individual treatment plans and recommends appropriate level of care. Completes detailed documentation in a timely manner on all services provided. Ensures services are provided within compliance of TAC, UM guidelines, and insurance plans. This position is grant funded and job description and salary are reliant on continued grant support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct intake assessments on individuals to determine clinical eligibility for mental health services.

Provide cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive process therapy and/or trauma informed CBT to authorized individuals according to the treatment plan.

Provide Crisis intervention services to individuals as necessary

Provide Psychiatric Rehabilitative Services (individual &/or groups) as described in the Texas Administrative Code.  Services include:

• Routine Case Management
• Skills Training and Development
• Medication Education / Patient and Family Education
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Ensure direct service time/productivity standards are being met. Understands and works to meet all grant metrics and measures

Understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) strongly preferred.
• Intern status may be considered dependent on supervision status and time until full licensure
• Must have at least 3 years related experience in the field of mental health

CBT, CPT, TF-CBT certification within 1 year of hire required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the current version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Experience providing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, service coordination, skills training, counseling, and crisis intervention services to adults and adolescents with severe mental illness and/or children with a serious emotional disorder.
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques and processes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Ability to write clearly and professionally on all services and internal communication
• Ability to think clearly and logically to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Ability to respond to individuals with patience, empathy and understanding.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care practices and culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• Organized, detail oriented, and computer proficient.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have at least 3 professional references. 
• Must be able to complete all LifePath Systems Trainings.

BENEFITS

Salary Range: Starting at $40,000-48,000 per year (Flexible and will depend on experience)         

Shift Days/Hours: (Full-Time, Part-Time positions available. 12 hour shifts with different shift options)

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.

If interested please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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