Re-Entry Specialist JBCR bei The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Re-Entry Specialist to join our Jail Based Competency Restoration team.  Under the general direction of the Program Manager or designee, this position is responsible for development of recovery plans in collaboration with the treatment team and provision of services based on Trauma Informed and Patient Centered Model requirements, consumer need and performance contract requirements. Coordinates links and monitors appropriate services and consumer progress with meeting recovery goals. Delivers court education for Competency Restoration, skills training, psychosocial rehabilitative services, and case management.

Your role in action:

• Provides legal education training and psychosocial skills training that address their competency to stand trial and their symptoms related to mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. 
• Participates in formulation of the consumer recovery plans and assures recovery plan is written and authorized with an LPHA signature for consumers on caseload.
• Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides interventions in response to crisis to reduce symptoms and avoid admission to a more restrictive environment.
• Performs activities to assist consumers in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services based on individual needs.
• Provides training/education on the nature of mental illness as outlined in The Harris Center curricula.
• Monitors consumer progress with treatment goals.
• Monitors current compliance with eligibility requirements for ongoing treatment(CANS/ANSA, financial assessment, current diagnosis) using the monthly SAI report and other available information, if applicable.
• Meets divisional and/or contractual productivity standards as outlined in the contractual guidelines.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Attends and participates in team meetings with the clinical team.
  

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in a human services field (psychology, sociology, etc.).

Experience:

• Prefer minimum of 1 year of experience working in the field of mental health

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of what mental illness is, common signs and symptoms and able to identify difficulties with coping in community settings.
• Basic understanding of substance abuse and related issues.
• Extensive knowledge of Community Resources.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, well-constructed and grammatically correct.
• Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing and excel software on the computer.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #62087.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.