**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted community health professional who bridges gaps between those served and local health/social services. This role focuses on improving health outcomes for underserved populations by providing culturally appropriate health education, navigating complex insurance systems like Medicaid/CHIP, and advocating for individual and community needs. CHWs help people navigate healthcare systems, manage chronic conditions, and address social determinants of health.

You will get to:

- Identify community resources and maintain an updated inventory of pertinent resources across agency catchment areas.

- Participate in community outreach events, educating our partners about our services and connecting community members to the resources needed.

- Assist individuals and families in overcoming barriers to treatment.

- Maintain accurate client records and document all activities in accordance with agency policy.

- Assist individuals and families in navigating health-related services, including completing applications for Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC.

- Attend client and treatment team meetings to provide the highest level of comprehensive care. Act as a liaison between individuals and the treatment team.

- Address Social Determinants of Health by connecting individuals to community resources for housing, food security, transportation, and legal aid.

- Provide culturally appropriate health education to individuals served.

- Provide community referrals and follow-up services.

- Bridge gaps between behavioral health and substance use treatments.

- Coordinate with the Crisis Continuity team, Mental Health Court, as well as other specialty programs, to ensure individuals receive timely and appropriate connection to services.

You'll definitely need:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to individuals when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

• Be well organized.
• Must become certified in PMAB, First Aid, and CPR within three months of employment and maintain certification without interruption thereafter.
• Fundraising and community outreach

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.

We can pay you:

$21.84 per hour and benefits