Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aid work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from Medical Records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assist Medical Staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aid work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from Medical Records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assist Medical Staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained.

Under the general direction of the Crisis Services Program Manager, responsible for clinical screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, and determining service eligibility based on consumer needs. Coordinates and links to needed services, provides skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation as appropriate, and monitors consumer progress with meeting treatment goals. Delivers interventions such as crisis de-escalation, case management services, treatment planning and discharge planning. Provides clinical interventions to address the need for on-going outpatient services and/or inpatient admission. This position requires travel and flexible hours. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Primary working hours 8:00am to 5:00pm but flexible.

Under the supervision of the TRR Director, the Certified Peer Specialist performs routine (journey-level) peer support work for individuals ages in the (assigned) program. Work involves observing interactions with persons served, and facilitating individual and group sessions. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Services are performed in the community, and in the homes the majority of the time, minimally in the office setting.

The Educational Resource Clinician with the Behavioral Health Partnership Program (BHPP) is a mental health professional that will serve as a mental health and substance use resource for school districts located in the region served by Education Service Center (ESC) Region 2. Responsible for increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Assisting school personnel with implementing initiatives regarding these areas and ensuring local school personnel are aware of recommended best practice-based programs and other resources in the community. Facilitate trainings regarding effects of grief and trauma, substance use and abuse, intervention and prevention, and Mental Health First Aid. Must be available to deliver trainings on weekends if needed. Position will be housed at ESC 2.

Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Provides skills training to address negative behaviors that are symptoms of emotional disturbance to help youth function independently in school, home and in the community. Collects, prepares, and reviews case data used to determine client eligibility for financial, medical, and/or social services. Services provided to children ages 3 to 17 with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders. Community-based services. Requires travel within the city and flexible hours.

Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of client’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, and individualized program planning. Under general supervision, identifies clients’ rehabilitation and provides the necessary instruction in teaching self-help, self-care or other skills according to the needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assists 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. Services provided to adults of all ages with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder.

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.

Contracted Psychiatric Outpatient Services

Under oversight of the Chief Medical Officer and Mental Heath Service Director, performs highly performs advanced contracted psychiatric crisis outpatient treatment as an integral part of MHID’s Medication Clinic. Work involves assessing medical and physiological history and psychological and behavioral factors to determine the cause(s) of psychological disorders, developing plans for psychiatric treatment, and administering specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and procedures. Must comply with all contract, Medicaid, HHSC, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards in the provision of services.

Under the general supervision of the Transition Support Team Supervisor, the Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist (LCIS) works to promote awareness of IDD crisis services to persons with IDD, their families, the community, and IDD service providers in the local service area. The LCIS collaborates with appropriate LIDDA staff and Transition Support Team members to identify individuals with IDD in the local service area who are at risk of requiring crisis services, including but not limited to individuals who exhibit repeated and severe behavior disturbances which jeopardize their safety or current living arrangement. The LCIS must be available after hours and on weekends/holidays to address crisis calls.

Under supervision of the IDD Intake, Eligibility, & Continuity Program Supervisor, performs advanced (senior-level) case management work. Work may involve coordinating case management and program activities, helping to develop program goals, objectives, and procedures, and evaluating outcome measures for the program. May review the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Under supervision of the Director of IDD Services. Performs complex (journey-level) psychological work.

Work involves conducting psychological evaluations.

Under supervision of the IDD Service Director performs moderately complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). Responsible for administering the following service programs: Unit 316-IDD Intake/Admission/Enrollment, Unit 731-General Revenue & Community-First Choice (GR/CFC) Service Coordination, Unit 732-Community Living Options Information Process (CLOIP), Unit 734-Pre-admission Screening Resident Review/Texas Home Living (PASRR/TxHmL) Service Coordination, and Unit 735-Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Service Coordination. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, and program manuals; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; coordinating and evaluating business functions, division/delegation, and department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures.

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.

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.

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.

Under supervision of the Director of IDD Services. Performs complex (journey-level) psychological work. Work involves conducting psychological evaluations.

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.