Family Partner

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Join our team as a Family Partner at MHMR, where your expertise will directly contribute to programs that make a lasting impact. The position of Family Partner is a direct-care role with the expectation that a significant portion of work time is spent face-to-face with the individuals served by MHMR Tarrant Youth Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance, and understanding to aid in the recovery of youth and their families.
• Conduct support groups and participate in the wraparound process.
• Offer one-on-one support and conduct face-to-face guidance meetings.
• Help families navigate systems including independent school districts, mental health systems, juvenile justice systems, CPS, and other community resource centers.
• Provide services in the community, which involves travel (often in the Family Partner's own vehicle) and work throughout Tarrant County, in various neighborhood and home conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience parenting a child with emotional or mental health needs, preferably with a diagnosis of psychosis.
• At least one (1) year as a primary caretaker parenting a child/family member with mental health needs.
• Experience navigating community systems and mental health services.
• Within one (1) year of hire, obtain Family Partner certification and maintain it biannually by completing CEUs provided in Tarrant County.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Complete Family Partner Training within 6 months of the hiring date.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Day one PTO accrual.
• Ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.

Qualifications

Candidates should have lived experience parenting a child with emotional or mental health needs, a strong understanding of community resources, and the ability to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and support in a compassionate manner.
• Familiarity with mental health systems and community resources.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Why Choose MHMR

MHMR is committed to your future and offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, personal wellbeing, and professional growth. We are dedicated to providing services that promote recovery, inclusion, and empowerment for the individuals and families we serve.

Our Values

• Respect for people active in planning their services.
• Recovery as a lifelong process of better health.
• Success defined by positive outcomes for each person.
• Participation of people and their families in the process.
• Inclusion in the community through growth-promoting services.
• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services.
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services.
• Compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.

For a complete Job Description, detailed qualifications, and to apply, please contact Recruiting@mhmrtc.org. Lifting requirement: 0-15 lbs.