Community Living Support Specialist- QMHP
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct services to children and adolescents on a caseload using time management and organizational skills for scheduling and maintenance. Deliver Psychiatric Rehabilitative Services including individual and group interventions per Texas Administrative Code, focusing on independent living skills, anger management, and trauma-informed care. Offer crisis intervention and problem-solving assistance to YES Waiver participants and associated staff while troubleshooting support and organizing services to achieve outcomes. Attend monthly child and family team meetings alongside weekly service delivery. Work independently and collaboratively across the community, home, and school settings, maintaining thorough documentation per TAC requirements. Travel 70-75% within DFW counties to serve participants across Kaufman, Rockwall, Navarro, Ellis, and Dallas areas.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or a related field
- Valid driver license
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Knowledge and experience of case management, skills training, and symptom management services to individuals with mental illness within the YES Waiver Program
- Ability to assess individual needs, coordinate services, and communicate effectively with staff and clients alike
- Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals and their families with appropriate services dependent on specific needs
- Ability to write clearly and professionally as both an outward and inward facing employee
- Ability to think clearly and logically in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations
- Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable)
- Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone
- Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs
- 70-75% of work travel within the DFW (Kaufman, Rockwall, Navarro, Ellis and Dallas counties)
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years of related experience and/or mental health training
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or addiction issues
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