**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO
ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE
EMPLOYEES**
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The EMS Mental Health Specialist is a highly responsible service position that will work in partnership with and be housed with the Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS. The EMS Mental Health Specialist will perform crisis assessments in the field for adults and children as mental health calls or referrals are received. The delivery of services will be based on the needs of the community and individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The EMS Mental Health Specialist is responsible for assessing individuals in crisis situations, developing individualized crisis treatment plans including inpatient hospitalization referrals as needed, connecting to routine care as needed, and providing crisis follow-up contacts. The EMS Mental Health Specialist will also assess specific needs to be able to develop and implement Person Centered Recovery plans that support individuals with mental illness in learning skills to reach their specified service outcomes and to attain/maintain individual recovery. EMS Mental Health Specialists must provide timely and accurate documentation that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services. This position collaborates with intra- and inter-agency staff to improve services for the community. The EMS Mental Health Specialist exercises extensive independent judgment and will help to maintain data, which will be used to plan and make projections for current and future services to meet outcomes. The Crisis Response Care Coordinator will work primarily with the Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS department and will adhere to their schedule. This position will also require some flexibility in scheduling due to the nature of responding to crisis calls. Further, this position will be trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and will provide Critical Incident debriefings to local first responders as needed and requested. This position may be exposed to high-stress situations, medical emergencies, and critical situations.
Participates in an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm in the services provided.
You will get to:
- Attends and participates in weekly/monthly staff meetings as required
- Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation that meets Dept. Of State Health Services standards and Texas Health and Human Services Commission standards
- Properly utilizes Collaborative Documentation and enters within specified timelines
- Comply with HIPAA and PHI to ensure confidentiality of all client information
- Comply with all HCMHDDC and BSB Fire & EMS policies and procedures
You'll definitely need:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social, behavioral, or human services.
- Ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional -Community Services (QMHP-CS)
- Preferred: Previous certification as an EMT and/or Paramedic
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Current Automobile Insurance
- 1- 3 years of experience in social services
- Experience in crisis assessments and intervention, as well as treatment planning and clinical documentation.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish Speaking - Preferred
We'll also want you to:
- Attends work regularly and as scheduled.
- Works cooperatively with others
- Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with team and individuals served
- Accurately documents all clinical encounters within 24 hours
- Follow the agency workplace values and principles
- Maintain client / employee confidentiality and privacy according to standards
- Driving a company or personal vehicle as required for service delivery and professional development.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Job description may be changed to reflect job updates and requirements.
We're excited to provide:
We can pay you:
$27.02 per hour and benefits