CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST / #0563

CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER•Plainview, TX

15h

About The Position

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every single day? Do you want to work where you are valued and feel like you make an impact? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? If so, then please consider becoming part of the Central Plains Center family. Central Plains Center......"Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with mental illness, Intellectual Disabilities and chemical dependency, and their families, by providing accessible services and resources which support individual choices and promotes lives of dignity and independence."

Requirements

Must have bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology) and at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities who have mental health and behavior support needs, or linking people with intellectual disabilities to mental health supports
In addition, must have 1 year of required experience as a qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP)
Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable

Nice To Haves

Licensed Marriage Therapist, Psychiatrist; a Licensed Master Social Worker who is clinically supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychiatrist
Or, a licensure applicant with a temporary social work license as long as the applicant is fully licensed within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Provides behavioral support contained in state rules governing role and responsibilities of a local intellectual and developmental disabilities authority
Provides information about IDD programs and services to individuals with IDD and their families and IDD programs in the local service area
Collaborates with appropriate staff and transition support team members to identify individuals with IDD in the local service areas who are at risk of requiring crisis services
Must provide education about the manner in which to engage the individuals with IDD and their unique needs to members and MCOT to increase the competency of the members, law enforcement and other as appropriate
Will maintain documentation and submit a quarterly report by the 15th day of the month following each fiscal quarter
Ensures proper billing practices are adhered to regarding direct reimbursable services and Medicaid Administration Claiming