What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention specialist position at Integral Care?
Job Number : 24-11742
Job Summary : IDD crisis staff provide crisis prevention and management to individuals and their systems of support who are diagnosed with intellectual and / or developmental disabilties.
Individuals served may also have cooccurring disorders such as severe mental illnesses, substance use disorders and / or chronic health conditions.
IDD crisis staff operate in a dynamic environment, develop extensive knowledge of community resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and cultivate a clinical skill-set by forging therapeutic relationships with diverse community members.
Interventions and services are typically provided in the community and require the use of a personal automobile and cell phone.
IDD crisis staff work in partnership with racially and culturally diverse individuals to define and facilitate their desired life outcomes.
IDD crisis staff may participate in diagnostic evaluations and provide assessment of strengths, preferences, functional impairments and symptoms of psychiatric and / or co-occurring disorder(s) at regular intervals to ensure optimal and personalized services.
Frequent service coordination with external and internal providers is necessary to support individuals in preventing and managing crises.
IDD crisis staff may provide all or some of the following : deliver therapeutic interventions fostering skills necessary to manage symptoms / crises, provide support / training to the system of support, or to obtain services such as school, medical cara, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, and resources fulfilling any basic need.
Although staff members in this position are not typically LPHA's, staff members in this position are working under the supervision of an LPHA who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Additional job duties maybe as assigned to meet the needs of the program.
Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in al forms.
IntegralCaredefinesdiversitybroadlytoincluderace,ethnicity,abilities(mental / physical),gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.
May require a flexible work schedule.
Education : Required :
Required :
Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Human / Behavioral / Social Services or related field.
License : Required :
Required :
Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Experience : Required :
Required :
- One year working with IDD population.
- Bilingual preferred.
Hours : Part-Time.
Workdays : Monday-Friday.
Workhours : 20-25 hours per week.
Salary : $22.35 - $23.47 an hour.
Why join us : Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve.
Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits :
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Generous vacation / holiday / sick leave
Life and Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement account
Gold's gym membership discount
Mileage reimbursement
Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and / or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, and LGBTQA communities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages : Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)
LPHA Keywords : Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor
QMHP Keywords : Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
LCDC Keywords : Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker
Last updated : 2024-05-20
Salary : $22 - $23
