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 8/6/2024* 

Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $76,999.71 to $85,370.96, 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

Under supervision of the UM/Mental Health Director, is responsible for management, oversight, and implementation of the Center's utilization management plan and clinical supervision, training, and guidance of the Mental Health service system. Work involves coordinating, organizing, assessing, and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods. Development of the UM policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with Center funding and accreditation/regulatory agencies. Serves as the Center's Compliance Officer and chairs the compliance committee. Provides clinical supervision as directed in accordance with contract and regulatory standards. Diagnoses and provides assessment as needed. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Responsible for Medicaid Managed Care contracts and program planning, policy development relevant to assignment, and intra-agency coordination of services from a utilization management perspective. 

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited university, maintains licensure as an LPHA in the state of Texas, has at minimum 5 years' experience in clinical mental health with clinical experience in both adult and youth/adolescent populations. Has demonstrated understanding of basic psychopharmacology and medical/psychiatric comorbidities. Has a minimum of two years' experience in program management and oversight in clinical mental health and has demonstrated competence to perform UM activities.

Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid Texas driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical mental health including populations served, service systems, resources, and principles of care. 
• Ability to manage, prioritize, execute and lead/supervise clinically. 
• Computer literate with the ability to develop and manage Microsoft office products such as excel and word.
• Ability to function in a team setting, to make and justify sound clinical decisions and provide treatment recommendations.
• In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• career ladder incentives/opportunities
• mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work

• employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees 
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

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