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Do you want the opportunity to positively impact the lives of an array clients, including the most disadvantage and vulnerable in our community who combat mental illness daily? Then NCMHID is the place for you.

Here at NCMHID you will learn how to:

·  Work hands-on with individuals to teach them the coping skills to allow them to function in their day-to-day lives, such as symptom de-escalation techniques, anger management and even teaching indigent individuals how to budget.

·  Educate clients on the role of medication in their mental health treatment, possible side-effects, and how their symptoms effect their lives.

·  Learn how to link clients to community resources to assist them in paying for their medications, such as Nueces County Clinic Card, Purchases Orders and Physician’s Assistance Programs.

·  Work with our medical team, including nurses and staff physicians, to provide the best community mental health treatment to our consumers.

·  Show clients to complete clinical paperwork to ensure clients maintain their treatment and continue to progress with their mental health goals.

·  And Much More!


26 Career Opportunities at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

New Posting Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #379, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs complex case-management and competency restoration work: Responsible for the delivery of forensic case management and intensive rehabilitation services for eligible persons with mental illness and/of co-occurring disorders and a history of incarceration in to prevent additional incarceration.
New Posting Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #534, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general direction of the Crisis Services Program Manager, responsible for clinical screenings, assessments, follow-ups, crisis intervention, and determining service eligibility based on consumer needs. Coordinates and links to needed services as determined by screening and assessments conducted. Provides clinical interventions to address the need for on-going outpatient services and/or inpatient admission. Responsible for appropriate documentation of said clinical interventions. This position requires minimal travel and flexible hours. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
New Posting Case Manager I-IV, IDD, Pos. #564, Corpus Christi, TX
Provides temporary and/or stop-gap coverage as assigned to assist teams within the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities service area with the provision of HHSC contractually required services. This could include Medicaid and non-Medicaid Service Coordination activities for all IDD programs; intake screenings, assessments, interest list maintenance activities; and community living and discharge planning process activities. Based on qualifications, may provide assistance with PASRR evaluations, Habilitation Coordination, Crisis Interventions Services, Crisis Respite, and other HHSC required IDD services.
New Posting Case Manager I-IV, IDD, Pos. #565, Corpus Christi, TX
Provides temporary and/or stop-gap coverage as assigned to assist teams within the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities service area with the provision of HHSC contractually required services. This could include Medicaid and non-Medicaid Service Coordination activities for all IDD programs; intake screenings, assessments, interest list maintenance activities; and community living and discharge planning process activities. Based on qualifications, may provide assistance with PASRR evaluations, Habilitation Coordination, Crisis Interventions Services, Crisis Respite, and other HHSC required IDD services.
New Posting Medical Technician II, Certified Medical Assistant, MHA, Pos. #111(506), Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from medical records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assists medical staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained.
New Posting Licensed Vocational Nurse II, MHA, Pos. #506(111), Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from medical records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assists medical staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained.
New Posting Program Supervisor IV or VI, IDD, Pos. #428, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of IDD Service Director, performs highly advanced administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, budgets, and standards for achieving program goals; and assisting in evaluating program activities. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. If licensed, will provide clinical consultation on transition support team cases, IDD crisis cases, and to other IDD programs as needed with the scope of license and experience.
New Posting Security Safety Associate, Pos. #493, Corpus Christi, TX
Perform health and safety duties as assigned at each Center site. Duties include community engagement with staff, consumers, and visitors, involvement in the emergency response to various incidents, routine checks of facility, grounds, and parking areas to mitigate and report health and safety hazards, safety inspections, lock and alarm checks, incident reporting, and other duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Supervisor. Use of verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques. Shift hours and job duties may change to support the needs of the Center.
Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #239, Corpus Christi, TX
Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Home and Community-based Services program. This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers’ services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community based programs where available.
Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #234, Corpus Christi, TX
Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Home and Community-based Services program. This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers’ services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community based programs where available.
Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #284, Corpus Christi, TX
Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Texas Home Living Waiver. This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers’ services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security and other community based programs, where available.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #561, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Jail CoC Supervisor, Jail CoC case managers are responsible for activities designed to ensure an individual is provided uninterrupted services during a transition into or out of a correctional institution and that assist the individual and the individual's legally authorized representative (LAR) in identifying, accessing, and coordinating LMHA services and other appropriate services and supports in the community needed by the individual.
Direct Support Professional I, IDD, Pos. #182, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex (entry level) habilitative client-car work. Work involves implementing treatment programs, evaluation and revision program goals and objectives, in conjunction with individual's team, and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. May train and/or supervisor the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Licensed Vocational Nurse I, MHA, Pos. #470, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general supervision of a registered Nurse, is responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to individuals in the FACT program. Responsible for delivery of intensive medical service, education, and rehabilitative training for consumers on the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment caseload; coordination of consumer’s medical-related needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Works as a member of a team along with others on the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment program. The job requires availability after hours, an automobile and extensive community travel for service provision, with a flexible schedule and hours.
Case Manager III, MHA, Pos. #446, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Crisis Intervention Team Supervisor, Crisis Intervention Team Forensic Case Managers are embedded with CCPD and serve as one half of the Crisis Intervention Team. Team member is responsible for providing rapid response when dispatched with CIT officers in the community. Services to be provided include crisis assessment, intervention, and coordination of diversion from arrest and incarceration based on established processes. Team members are responsible for linking and coordinating care for eligible persons with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder who are being diverted from incarceration. Team member will work alongside CIT officers to facilitate services. Job includes working side by side with CIT trained police officers.
Case Manager III, IDD, Pos. #251, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work. Work involves reviewing and tracking case management activities, and assisting in developing program goals, objectives and procedures. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Responsible for monitoring incoming alerts from Nursing Facilities, scheduling and completing PASRR Evaluations (PE) to determine if MH or IDD services are required, according to HHS required timeframes. Work involves coordinating services and determining the best community option for the individual in conjunction with family and other service providers; Compliance with Joint Commission, Medicaid/Medicare regulations, and other rules; developing, scheduling, prioritizing and complying with standards set for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities; and coordinating program activities. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Psychological Associate II, LPC, MHA, Pos. #73, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Director for Intake Services, provides screening and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Intake Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner. Responsible for linkage to internal and external providers based on individuals needs with focus on discharge to the least restrictive environment.
Contracted LCSW Supervisor, Corpus Christi, TX
Contracted LCSW-Supervisor Under the Direction of the Mental Health Clinical Director. Performs routine clinical supervision of employees within MHID who are currently provisionally licensed and completing supervised practice hours in pursuit of full licensure.
Program Specialist V, IDD, Pos. #543, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of IDD Transitions Support Team Supervisor, this position performs advanced (senior-level) health services or social services consultative work. Work involves assisting in the planning and execution of the Transition Support Team Services for individuals with IDD transitioning from or at risk for placement in institutions and ensuring those clients and their families receive quality services. Reviews and analyzes reports and consults on cases.
Psychological Associate I, (LPC-A, LCSW-I, LMFT-A), MHY, Pos. #541(266), Corpus Christi, TX
Will provide psychotherapy, skills training, and case management as authorized by HHS TRR model. Will provide therapy and rehab services using HHS approved curricula to children and adolescents 3-17 years old. Will perform intake assessments and assist in program clinical activities. Works towards positive consumer outcomes by reducing symptoms and increasing level of functioning. Community based services.
Psychological Associate I, LPC-Intern, MHA, Pos. #535(73), Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Director for Intake Services, provides screening and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Intake Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner. Responsible for linkage to internal and external providers based on individuals needs with focus on discharge to the least restrictive environment. This position provides authorization for treatment through diagnostic evaluation, needs and strengths assessment and other clinical assessments to determine the lowest restrike level of care.
Case Manager II, MHY, Pos. #480, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates and monitors service delivery. Services provided to children and adolescents with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload. Services provided to individuals 3-18 years old, in the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program.
Crisis Services Manager, (LPC,LCSW,LMFT), MHA, Pos.#64, Corpus Christi, TX
Reporting to the Access Service Director, the Crisis Services Manager assumes a pivotal role in overseeing administrative duties, managerial duties, and clinical supervision of Crisis Services programming. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with the psychiatric hotline, hospitals, jail, local law enforcement, dispatch, community partners, and Pathways respite to ensure continuity of care for consumers seeking mental health services through MHID.
Contracted Psychologist, Certified Behavior Analyst, or Psychological Associate, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Director of IDD Services. Performs complex (journey-level) psychological work. Work involves conducting psychological evaluations.
Psychological Associate III, LPC, MHY, Pos. #266(541), Corpus Christi, TX
Will provide psychotherapy, skills training, and case management as authorized by HHS TRR model. Will provide therapy and rehab services using HHS approved curricula. Will perform intake assessments. Works towards positive consumer outcomes by reducing symptoms and increasing level of functioning. Community based services.
Host Home / Companion Care Provider, Corpus Christi, Texas
Foster/Companion Care contractor provides a supervised, 24-hour arrangement in a home for intellectual developmental disability individuals who are unable to continue living independently in their own homes.