The TTBH Willacy County Outreach Unit intends to increase access to appropriate behavioral health services for underserved populations by implementing a co-located outpatient mental health program in Willacy County for Adults (18+ years of age) and Children (3-17 years of age). Performs minimally complex social service work. This program offers a full range of mental health services and support to individuals seeking mental health and/or substance use services.  Services will be provided in accordance with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) guidelines and are individualized according to the specific strengths, needs, abilities and preferences of each client and family served.  Services will be provided using best practice and evidence-based practice models to achieve desired outcomes.  Individuals are treated using a family/caregiver-driven, client guided and developmentally appropriate approach to comprehensively address family/caregiver, school, employment, medical, mental health, criminal justice, substance use, psychosocial and environmental issues.   Responsible for authorizing services, oversight of services and evaluating the effectiveness of authorized services. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides skills/psychosocial rehabilitation to adult and youth clients authorized for such services.

At Center’s discretion, may be required to work from the office, in the community, or via telework to effectively accomplish regular case manager job duties. Position may include cross coverage and assignment to serve in other programs to provide treatment services.

Examples of work performed

· Case management: Assists in accessing medical, social, educational, and other appropriate services.

• Care coordination: Organizes client care activities and provides safe, appropriate and effective care.
• Assesses client’s needs and authorizes services to meet the identified needs.
• Coordinates service delivery.
• Coordinates the development of the Person-Centered Recovery Plan.
• Provides Crisis Prevention and Management services when needed.
• Monitors services delivery.
• Provides psychosocial rehabilitation to client authorized for services.

Bachelors’s degree from an accredited college or University with a major in social work, psychology, or a field to human behavior. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Must become certified to complete the State approved Uniform Assessment for Adults or Child/Youth within 90 days of hire and maintain that certification without lapse.