**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:

Under the supervision of the Director of Forensic Services, the Jail Diversion Clinician will be responsible for completing intake assessments and intervention for participants in the Comal County Mental Health Court, as well as for individuals transitioning out of the Comal County jail. This position will act as a liaison with MH Court representatives and jail administration. The Jail Diversion Clinician will provide intake assessments, counseling, and coordination of care for justice-involved individuals and will provide clinical case consultation with program stakeholders.

You will get to:

• Conduct screenings, intake assessments, and provide intervention for Mental Health Court participants and individuals transitioning out of jail.
• Works collaboratively with countywide stakeholders to enhance the overall quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma-informed manner.
• Represents Hill Country MHDD Centers during court hearings and court staffing.
• Ensure MH Court participants receive authorized services in a culturally competent and forensically appropriate manner.
• Adheres to statutory requirements to ensure participants' continuity in the MH Court as clinically appropriate
• Ensure clinical notes are completed in a timely manner and contain all information that is clinically appropriate.
• Responsible for working with the local mental health clinics to ensure participants' success during their time in the program and upon completion of the program.
• Communicates with the court and collaborates with other program stakeholders to address any barriers to participants' success
• Provides communication to the treatment team related to individual progress.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals, serving family members, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Assists in the monitoring of relevant standards, industry best practices, and evidence-supported practices, ensuring that they meet and exceed healthcare training practices and statutory requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Serve as a representative of the Mental Health Court in the community to include providing community education regarding jail diversion.
• Other duties as assigned.

You'll definitely need:

• A master's level Clinician, LPHA
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to individuals when necessary.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.
• Live within 30 miles of the clinic with reliable transportation

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:
$82,000 annually and benefits