About this opportunity
Central Plains Center lists this CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST opportunity in plainview, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every single day? Do you want to work where you are valued and feel like you make an impact? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, then please consider becoming part of the Central Plains Center family. We offer:
Flexible work hours
Generous leave time and holidays
100% health coverage for our employees
Matching retirement
Supportive work environment
Central Plains Center. ....."Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence."
Education and Experience:
Must have bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) and at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities who have mental health and behavior support needs, or linking people with intellectual disabilities to mental health supports
In addition, must have 1 year of required experience as a qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP)
Preferred: Licensed Marriage Therapist, Psychiatrist; a Licensed Master Social Worker who is clinically supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychiatrist
Or, a licensure applicant with a temporary social work license as long as the applicant is fully licensed within 6 months of hire
Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable
Job Purpose: Provides behavioral support contained in state rules governing role and responsibilities of a local intellectual and developmental disabilities authority
Provides information about IDD programs and services to individuals with IDD and their families and IDD programs in the local service area
Collaborates with appropriate staff and transition support team members to identify individuals with IDD in the local service areas who are at risk of requiring crisis services
Job Function: Must provide education about the manner in which to engage the individuals with IDD and their unique needs to members and MCOT to increase the competency of the members, law enforcement and other as appropriate
Will maintain documentation and submit a quarterly report by the 15th day of the month following each fiscal quarter
Ensures proper billing practices are adhered to regarding direct reimbursable services and Medicaid Administration Claiming
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Worksite address
plainview, TX, 79073, US
Who can apply
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