Job Number: 26-6861

Job Summary: The ACT Benefits and Employment Specialist provides employment and SOAR services to individuals served by the Housing First ACT team. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams work with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illnesses who may also have co-occurring substance use disorders and/or chronic health conditions utilizing a recovery based and trauma-informed perspective. ACT teams 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 community members. Interventions and services are typically provided in the community and require the use of a personal automobile and agency assigned cell phone.

The ACT Benefits and Employment Specialist is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who provides employment skills training, participates in diagnostic evaluation, completes assessments, and collaborates with individuals to define and facilitate desired life outcomes. The Employment Specialist may provide all or some of the following: deliver therapeutic interventions fostering skills necessary to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain employment or housing, or help obtain services such as school, medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, and other resources to fulfill needs.

Additionally, the ACT Benefits and Employment Specialist provides support and resources through the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) process to help adult consumers who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness, accompanied by significant behavioral health, medical, and/or substance use disorders.

Staff members in this position are working under the supervision of a clinically licensed professional who provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses and treatment. At this level, clinical assignments may be of moderate complexity and are handled with considerable independence, and complicated cases receive closer clinical review and supervision.

Services provided may include individual, family and/or group skills training using evidence-based interventions, crisis assessment, and case management.

Work is performed under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

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

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 offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

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