COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER-posted about 7 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
McKinney, TX
501-1,000 employees

Performs outpatient competency restoration education, routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, and psychosocial rehabilitation services based in trauma informed and person driven care model to a caseload of individuals with legal issues related to outpatient competency restoration. Provides person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, legal, and other individualized services. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs in the community, home, legal system, and school. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Position will work closely with criminal justice agencies. Goal is to link criminal justice involved individuals with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services to reduce recidivism and restore competency while treating for serious mental health concerns to ensure individuals receive the services, they need to remain stable, functioning in the community, and regain competency when possible. Grant and state requirement for OCR.

  • Performs outpatient competency restoration education
  • Routine case management
  • Skills training
  • Medication training and support
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation services based in trauma informed and person driven care model
  • Provides person directed case management to assist in navigating access to medical, social, vocational, financial, educational, legal, and other individualized services
  • Initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs in the community, home, legal system, and school
  • Troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes
  • Work closely with criminal justice agencies
  • Link criminal justice involved individuals with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services to reduce recidivism and restore competency while treating for serious mental health concerns to ensure individuals receive the services, they need to remain stable, functioning in the community, and regain competency when possible
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university.
  • At least two years of related experience and/or training in the field of mental health with jail diversion/OCR preferred.
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver license.
  • Knowledge and experience in providing outpatient competency restoration education, case management, skills training, and symptom management services to individuals with mental illness.
  • Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, and to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
  • Timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, ability to efficiently manage clinic flow.
  • Adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed.
  • Ability to write clearly and professionally.
  • Ability to think clearly and logically to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
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