• Employee Assistance Program
  
• PTO accrual starts at date of hire.
  • Full time employees earn up to 100 hours first year and increases with tenure level.
• Full time employees are enrolled in retirement program at one year of service.
  • 401a and 457 Plans available.
• Full time employees have access to Flexible Spending Account.
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to full time employees:
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death Coverage
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to part time employees:
  • Short-Term Disability

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Denton County MHMR Center 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.

Under direction of the Program Manager of Adult Mental Health and within federal, state and local guidelines performs routine case management work. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs.

This position is responsible for overseeing the care of individuals served assigned to various Levels of Care (LOC). Works to ensure the continuity of care for individuals served. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Safely transports individuals using Center vehicles and/or personal vehicle without accident, citation or another incident.
• Follows all Center guidelines while driving, including restriction of food, drink, smoking, and cell phone use.
• Completes all required vehicle checklists as scheduled.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels of vehicles and reports all maintenance issues immediately to appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains personal driving record within agency standards and requirements.
• Provides ongoing evidence of current auto liability insurance.
• Provides transportation in own vehicle only as approved by supervisory staff.
• Maintains his or her personal vehicle and company vehicles to ensure the safety of individuals and other staff.
• Completes vehicle paperwork in a timely manner.
• Keeps company vehicles clean and disposes of trash and clutter daily.
• Drives safely and adhere to all Center and state laws.

• All assignments given are completed in a timely manner.
• Has the ability to work independently and make decisions but seeks guidance when needed.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a human services field as required to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and six (6) months prior experience in a mental health field preferred. Master’s Degree in a human services field and previous Crisis experience preferred. English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

• Individual needs to meet the requirements to qualify as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).
• All job specific training is required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• This position requires a valid Texas driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to the Centers insurance requirements.
• The position requires adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and/or guidelines of HHSC and DCMHMR. Other specific laws, regulations, policies, procedures and/or guidelines which must be followed include: Texas Administrative Code and Case Management Guidelines.