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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!


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

New Posting Case Manager II, MHY, Pos. #278, Corpus Christi, TX
Services provided to individuals ages 3-18 in Intensive Family Services and/or Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program. Services are provided within a Wraparound planning process. Perform tasks including linkage, referral, crisis management, and follow-up. A facilitator provides services that are goal-oriented activities that assist youth by locating, coordinating, and monitoring necessary care and services ensuring that they are appropriate and accessible. The facilitator coordinates and facilitates family team meetings for each youth in program and assists in developing and implementing the Plan of Care. Community-based position with flexible schedule. Works in a variety of settings.
New Posting 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.
New Posting Program Supervisor, (LPC, LCSW, LMFT), MHA, Pos. #563, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Intake Supervisor, Jail CoC Program Supervisor will oversee the Jail Continuity of Care Liaison Program, ensuring effective service delivery to justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, and management to enhance community stability and reduce recidivism. The Jail CoC program supervisor is responsible for ensuring staff 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.
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 II, MHA, Pos. #138, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex case management planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of case management and skills training for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Performs complex professional duties related to the evaluation, individualized program planning. Under general supervision, identifies clients’ rehabilitation needs and provides the necessary instruction in teaching selfhelp, self-care or other skills according to the needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assist the clients in attaining their optimum levels of independence. Collects, prepares, and reviews case data used to determine client eligibility for financial, medical, and/or social services.
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.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #462, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs psychosocial rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training and case management services for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Seeks to reduce jail recidivism rates for people with serious emotional illnesses and high risk for recidivism who frequently cycle thorough the criminal justice system, local emergency and hospital service. Will provide on call services in order to create a bridge to treatment to increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Direct Support Professional I, IDD, Pos. #474, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex (entry level) habilitative client-care work. Work involves implementing treatment programs, evaluating and revising program goals and objectives, in conjunction with individual’s team, and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. May train and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
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.
Direct Support Professional I, (IDD), Pos. #185, Corpus Christi, TX
Provides skills training, supports, and services to people based on individual needs and according to specific personal plan. Responsible for individual and small group training in varied environments at work, in homes and in the community. The position trains, provides supports, observes, evaluates, and documents the person’s progress and behaviors. Transports people as needed. Communicates with individuals and families to enhance learning and choice.
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.
GROUNDS KEEPER-DRIVER, Pos. #479,Corpus Christi, TX
Must have a qualifying disability. Perform entry level highway grounds maintenance work on the Texas Department of Transportation Highway Litter Pickup contract for MHID Advance Employment Services program. Work involves completing litter pickup, debris and branch removal along major highways throughout the city and county.
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.