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Youth Outreach Specialist
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Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
The Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) program provides crisis intervention and assessment, intensive case management, relapse prevention, and care coordination services to youth in crisis. This program partners with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and responds to crisis 24/7 in schools, emergency rooms, homes and clinics. The Bluebonnet Trails Youth Outreach Specialist has a key role in providing quick, in person response to those in crisis, and continuing to provide transitional services for up to 90 days to each youth and family.
Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives. YCOT offers an interdisciplinary team of dedicated clinicians supporting youth and families at the time of crisis, and for months following the crisis to ensure stabilization and linkage to longer term community supports. The YCOT team consists of Youth Outreach Specialists, Certified Family Partners, Certified Peer Support Specialists, Therapists, and linkage to other services and resources as needed. The Youth Outreach Specialist provides support and assistance with the completion of obtaining vital documents, benefits completion, and employment services as needed.
Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the persons we serve, and the Youth Outreach Specialist provides timely access to care at the time of crisis, using evidenced based intervention and evidence-based practices to reduce utilization of higher level of care options, and reduce intersection with the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities
Provides person-centered care, including crisis intervention, routine and intensive case management, supported housing and employment, care coordination, and assistance with benefits completion
Participates in consistent 360 degree feedback with direct supervisor, including collaboration on individualized support, goal setting, and coaching
Builds relationships with colleagues, learning about options and resources at BTCS and in the community
Responsive to needs of a changing and growing program, maintaining flexibility as the program develops and continues to improve
As a Crisis Clinician, functions as a member of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, including after hours on call rotation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Services*, comprehensive knowledge of mental health diagnoses, ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment; minimum of two years of case management experience; possesses a valid Texas Driver's License and maintains approved drivers status throughout employment.
If degree is not in Human Services, a minimum of 24 credits in a human services field
Two years experience serving and supporting persons in crisis
Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish
Masters Degree
Licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Compensation and Benefits
Up to $3.50/hour - Previous crisis experience
Up to $2.00/hour - Previous experience in similar role with a community center in Texas
Up to $4.00/hour - Tenure with BTCS
$0.75/hour - Bilingual
$1.00/hour - Masters Degree in Human Services
$1.00/hour - Advanced Licensure
$0.50/hour - LCDC Licensure
Plus Shift Differentials
$30.00/day - Rotating Weekly On-Call Stipend
Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award
Location : Guadalupe, Caldwell and Gonzales Counties
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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Youth Outreach Specialist
role at
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
The Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) program provides crisis intervention and assessment, intensive case management, relapse prevention, and care coordination services to youth in crisis. This program partners with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and responds to crisis 24/7 in schools, emergency rooms, homes and clinics. The Bluebonnet Trails Youth Outreach Specialist has a key role in providing quick, in person response to those in crisis, and continuing to provide transitional services for up to 90 days to each youth and family.
Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives. YCOT offers an interdisciplinary team of dedicated clinicians supporting youth and families at the time of crisis, and for months following the crisis to ensure stabilization and linkage to longer term community supports. The YCOT team consists of Youth Outreach Specialists, Certified Family Partners, Certified Peer Support Specialists, Therapists, and linkage to other services and resources as needed. The Youth Outreach Specialist provides support and assistance with the completion of obtaining vital documents, benefits completion, and employment services as needed.
Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the persons we serve, and the Youth Outreach Specialist provides timely access to care at the time of crisis, using evidenced based intervention and evidence-based practices to reduce utilization of higher level of care options, and reduce intersection with the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities
Provides person-centered care, including crisis intervention, routine and intensive case management, supported housing and employment, care coordination, and assistance with benefits completion
Participates in consistent 360 degree feedback with direct supervisor, including collaboration on individualized support, goal setting, and coaching
Builds relationships with colleagues, learning about options and resources at BTCS and in the community
Responsive to needs of a changing and growing program, maintaining flexibility as the program develops and continues to improve
As a Crisis Clinician, functions as a member of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, including after hours on call rotation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Services*, comprehensive knowledge of mental health diagnoses, ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment; minimum of two years of case management experience; possesses a valid Texas Driver's License and maintains approved drivers status throughout employment.
If degree is not in Human Services, a minimum of 24 credits in a human services field
Two years experience serving and supporting persons in crisis
Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish
Masters Degree
Licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Compensation and Benefits
Up to $3.50/hour - Previous crisis experience
Up to $2.00/hour - Previous experience in similar role with a community center in Texas
Up to $4.00/hour - Tenure with BTCS
$0.75/hour - Bilingual
$1.00/hour - Masters Degree in Human Services
$1.00/hour - Advanced Licensure
$0.50/hour - LCDC Licensure
Plus Shift Differentials
$30.00/day - Rotating Weekly On-Call Stipend
Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award
Location : Guadalupe, Caldwell and Gonzales Counties
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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