Crisis Prevention Team Qmhp

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for full medical, dental and vision benefits. Part time employees are eligible for full medical. Incentives are available if employee chooses to participate in Center Wellness Program.

• Full time employees earn up to 100 hours first year and increases with tenure level.
• Full time employees are enrolled in retirement program at one year of service.
  • 401a and 457 Plans available.
• Short-Term Disability
• PTO accrual starts at date of hire.
  • Full time employees earn up to 100 hours first year and increases with tenure level.
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full time employees have access to Flexible Spending Account.
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Coverage
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to full time employees:
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death Coverage
• 401a and 457 Plans available.
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to part time employees:
  • Short-Term Disability

CRISIS PREVENTION TEAM QMHP

Position Summary

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Under direction of the ACT/CPT Program Manager and within federal, state and local guidelines provides moderately complex case management work. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. The CPT QMHP acts as a community liaison to connect individuals within Denton County with services through MHMR or other services covered through their insurance as needed. CPT QMHP often coordinates with different police departments regarding individuals who may be in a crisis or need support. The CPT QMHP coordinates the Familiar Face Task Force (FFTF) as well, which is composed of individuals within the community and individuals already in services through MHMR, who have had multiple crisis episodes, interactions with crisis teams or CIRT. The CPT QMHP also conducts weekly outreach with The Junction to provide resources to individuals in need of resources or information on how to access MHMR services. Within the center, the CPT QMHP also provides extra support to clients aside from their assigned case manager in order to increase engagement and reduce crisis.

Essential Duties
Education and or Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a human services field as required to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Three (3) to five (5) years prior experience in a mental health field required. Master’s Degree in a human services field and previous Crisis experience preferred. English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Registration, Certification, Licensure & Qualifications

• All job specific training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a valid Texas driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to the Centers insurance requirements.
• Must qualify as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).