Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.
The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.
*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 8/5/2024*
Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $20.85 to $23.12, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly
General Description
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. Performs complex professional duties related
to the provision of outpatient mental health services while incorporating
individualized treatment planning. Under
the general supervision of the ACT Team Leader, identifies clients'
rehabilitation and service coordination needs and provides the necessary
instruction in teaching self-help, self-care and skills according to the needs
outlined in the client evaluations. Assists clients in attaining their optimum
levels of independence and recovery.
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 priority population diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious
emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder. Services are performed in the
community, and in the homes the majority of the time, minimally in the office
setting.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's or advance degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, and education.
Experience in social and rehabilitative services work or in teaching and counseling persons with disabilities. Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record.
Preferred: Plus, one to two years of work experience in rehabilitation services.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We offer a very competitive benefits package
Student Loan Repayment
Education
We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA