Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network (Previously known as...
Location
Waco, TX | United States
Job description
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a community health facility in Central Texas providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We serve McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network provides a quality work environment for all current and potential employees. We recognize the importance of having employees who enjoy where they work and whose main goal is to care for the people we serve. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment improving the lives of people in your community by providing exceptional service in behavioral healthcare and developmental disabilities, apply today to join our team. Our goal at Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is to promote an environment of quality customer service in which staff work with pride, integrity, and commitment, and are valued for their individual worth and contribution.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network values who we are and who we serve. We recognize that each person is different, with different skills, background, knowledge, and experience. As a result,
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. A Care Coordinator provides Behavioral and Physical healthcare coordination, system navigation, crisis intervention, community resource linkage and referrals with the aim of advancing wellness goals for consumers served while also acting as an advocate for consumers.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: - Provides a variety of care coordination activities that ensure consumers on assigned caseload receive the services necessary to achieve the best health outcomes. These activities include but are not limited to; follow up on referrals, navigating local health system, contacting MCO’s to access needed services, assist with arranging transportation to scheduled appointments, assist with transitions between levels of care or care systems.
- Responsible for the coordination of all services which assists clients in their recovery from mental illness and/or substance use including re-engagement after missed appointments and follow-up services post hospital discharge.
- Provides monitoring and tracking to enhance continuity of care from and to external providers; i.e. hospitals, emergency rooms and jails.
Salary: $42,500-$46,760 for Bachelors level / $45,475-$50,023 for Masters level DOE Bilingual Stipend of $1200 annually -must pass certified bilingual test for eligibility Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is a qualified local government entity that may qualify employees for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (subject to certain requirements and guidelines being met by the employee based on this government program). There is no guarantee of this program for all employees. Locations: 110 S 12th St Waco Position 283: 2010 S LaSalle Ave Ste A Waco TX
207: 110 S 12th St Waco TX - Pending Benefits: Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer paid Legal Insurance
Payroll Direct Deposit
Paid Bereavement Leave
12 paid Holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**
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