Health Informatics Manager jobs in Brownsville, TX

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University with a major in social work, psychology, or a field related to human behavior. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Must become certified to complete the State approved Uniform Assessment for Adults or Child/Youth within 90 days of hire and maintain that certification without lapse.

Description:

The purpose of this program is to support and restore the delivery of clinical services that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff is responsible to provide new or enhanced outpatient services to individuals identified with serious emotional disturbance (SED), serious mental illness (SMI), and individuals with SMI or SED and substance use disorders, referred to as co-occurring disorder (COD) due to pandemic. Performs minimally complex social service work. Responsible to staff and gain approval for SUD residential services, oversight of services, evaluating the effectiveness of authorized services, and assures clients are lined to aftercare SUD counseling services. The primary focus of a SUD specialist is to be a liaison to the SUD services array. The SUD specialist will provide screening, assessments, referral, and treatment follow up services for all persons served. Acts as a liaison between integrated teams to properly equip persons served in efforts to prevent inpatient admission. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides brief substance abuse focused interventions to persons served inclusive of referral to care based on the person’s served wholistic needs. Will be knowledgeable of the ASAM Criteria and will work collaboratively with the MCOT team. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides skills/psychosocial rehabilitation to clients authorized for such services.

Examples of work performed

• Case management: Assists in accessing medical, social, educational, and other

appropriate services. * Provides Crisis Prevention and Management services

• Coordinates Services for In-patient Admissions for Psychiatric Services.
• Heavy concentration of Monitoring and Follow-up Services regarding individual needs of

client. * Provides Transportation of Clients in the Resolution of a Crisis.

• Coordination of Community Resources regarding the Specific Needs of the Client.
• Responsible for Medication Monitoring.
• Follows MCOT On-Call Schedule.
• Prevents and resolves crisis scenarios in the least restrictive measures.
• Provides psychosocial rehabilitation to clients during crisis screening and follow up

services

Various Schedules/Depending on the Position

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; or as needed
Monday - Friday 9am - 6 pm; or as needed

In order to be considered: Please register with TTBH and apply directly on the site here: https://www.ttbh.org/tropical-texas-behavioral-health-careers and proceed with your application.

You can review our Job Postings on our Career Section and select the position(s) that you want to be considered for. If you meet the requirements an HR generalist will contact you to schedule you for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person