Wraparound Facilitator

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Wraparound Facilitator to join our team. Under the general direction of the practice manager or designated supervisor, this position is responsible for providing ongoing intensive case management services through Wraparound facilitation. Must be able to make effective assessments and interventions in situations involving mental health services provided to individuals. Ability to network with schools, juvenile probation and other social service agencies to facilitate services for youth. Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the wraparound plan as the individual plan of care. Ability to communicate with youth and their families to promote collaboration when creating wraparound plans based on Trauma Informed and Patient Centered Model requirements, consumer need, and performance contract requirements.

Your role in Action:

· Performs clinical assessments to determine service needs and progress with consumer treatment goals.

· Participates in formulation of the consumer wraparound plans and assures wraparound plan is written and authorized with an LPHA signature for consumers on caseload.

· Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.

· Provides skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation services that address the severe and persistent mental illness and symptom related problems that interfere with the individual’s functioning.

· Provides interventions in response to crisis to reduce symptoms and avoid admission to a more restrictive environment.

· Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.

· Provides training/education on the nature of mental illness, the importance of medications, and other medication related information as outlined in The Harris Center curricula.

· Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals

· Monitors current compliance with eligibility requirements for ongoing treatment (CANS / ANSA, financial assessment, current diagnosis) using the monthly SAI report and other available information.

· Meets divisional productivity standards as outlined in the mental health division’s operational guidelines.

· Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.

· Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.

· Complies with agency policies and procedures accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.

· Attends and participates in team meetings with the clinical team.

· Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, and educational psychology.

Experience:

• Prefer minimum of 1 year of experience working in the field of mental health.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable under Agency policy.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Basic understanding of mental illness, common signs and symptoms and able to identify difficulties with coping in community settings.

· Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, well- constructed and grammatically correct.

· Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment. Effective time management and organizational skills.

· Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

· Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.

· Effective time management and organizational skills.

· Able to execute standard word processing.

· Must be able to work autonomously.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

• Your work week: Enjoy a flexible schedule with this field based position.
• Your flexibility, our commitment: This position may require flexible working hours and involve travel. Coverage may be required in the absence of the practice manager, lead clinician or rehab coordinator.
• The environment: Be prepared to navigate challenging situations - you may occasionally encounter unfavorable conditions.  Must be able to manage staff effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Your interactions: Engage with a diverse range of individuals, some of whom may be emotional, physically hostile, agitated or uncooperative. This is an opportunity to employ your strong interpersonal skills and patience to make a real impact in their lives.
• This posting is associated with position #4264-81121
• The Harris Center will leverage existing collaborations with local Independent School Districts (ISD) in the Precinct 2 area of Houston to organize five (5) colocation teams, addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of students within their academic environment, including Galena Park, Spring Branch, Pasadena, Alief, Goose creek, Aldine, and HISD (all districts with whom The Harris Center has a current memorandum of understanding). The Harris Center will work with the local precinct to identify specific campuses that need student mental health care. In addition to addressing acute needs, students and families will be referred for long-term support within our community-based clinics, including access to integrated health (physical/primary care). The Harris Center will have a goal of 150 students served in the Project. 

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.