Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Co-Responder

Texoma Community Center•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Serves as a Co-Responding Crisis Worker for TCC’s Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) to accompany law enforcement and provide community-based assessments and treatment in the form of crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The role advocates for the least restrictive environment and coordinates services for those presenting a mental health emergency, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Sociology, Psychology or Counselling with two (2) years Human Services required.
Current driver’s license and vehicle for use at work.
Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred.
Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.
Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to handle money/make change.
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate in both a written and verbal format.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships.
Ability to work with skill in identifying problems.
Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree and two(2) years community mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accompany law enforcement to provide community-based assessments and treatment in the form of crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Advocate for the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate services for those presenting a mental health emergency.
Provide service to individuals in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Texoma Community Center.
Operate under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.