Job Summary: The Community Health Worker (CHW) will represent Integral Care in the community providing outreach and education about the Community Health Worker role to stakeholders. CHW will promote communication and understanding between community members and providers, increase the use of health services in a community, improve adherence to health recommendations, and even decrease emergency services. The CHW will help families in the community understand and recognize early signs of mental illness and substance use disorder, encourage community members to get appropriate screenings for behavioral health conditions and hold group workshops on mental wellbeing. This position will provide outreach and engagement to veterans and their families to provide person-centered care while connecting them to resources and internal supports.
Community Health Worker (CHW) position will be located in the community and in settings where individuals receive services and live. Interventions and services may be in the community or the office and may require the use of a personal vehicle. CHW will assist individuals with navigation and accessing resources that promote a healthy lifestyle per the Social Determinants of Health. CHW will work with individuals in developing skills necessary to manage symptoms, obtain/maintain services such as medical care, nutritional assistance, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, housing, or other resources. Individuals served at this level are assessed for crisis services as needed. CHW will promote, maintain, and improve the health of individuals by providing informal counseling and education specific to the individual's needs. CHW will be responsible for providing recovery-focused, person-centered care with a trauma-informed perspective. For individuals enrolled in care, the CHW will work closely with the treatment teams to promote care continuity and address gaps in overdue labs and screenings, hospital follow-up care, and access to other services. CHW will be working under an LPHA that provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of all assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
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 be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care 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.
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
Required:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field.
License
Required:
Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Preferred
Experience:
Prior/active military.
Bilingual preferred.
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday-Friday.
Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Salary: $22.35 - $23.47 an hour based on education.
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
Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.
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 available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)
LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor
QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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