Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Co-Responder

PURPOSEStrengthening Resiliency and Supporting RecoveryVISIONPromote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUEWe pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care. Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary:

Serves as a Co-Responding Crisis Worker for TCCs Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) to accompany law enforcement and provide community-based assessments and treatment in the form of crisis intervention experiencing a mental health crisis. To advocate for least restrictive environment and coordination of services for those presenting a mental health emergency service to individuals 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.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelors degree in Social work, Sociology, Psychology or Counselling with two (2) years Human Services required. Masters Degree and two(2) years community mental health experience preferred.

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

Current drivers license and vehicle for use at work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferredMust be self-motivated, organized and detail orientedKnowledge of Microsoft Office Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.

The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility to handle money/make changeAbility 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 formatAbility to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

Security/Access:

Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

Standard office equipment Benefits The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the companys commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offeredEmployer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term DisabilityAdditional Opt-in benefits Wellness CreditDesignated Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness LeaveRetirement Plan Payroll Direct DepositFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Designated Paid HolidaysSupports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program