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.

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 the Intake Program Supervisor, the roles involve conducting screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Responsibilities include completing intake procedures and conducting diagnostic evaluations for authorization under the supervision of the Intake Program Supervisor and/or other available Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Crisis assessments and interventions are carried out promptly when necessary. The position facilitates linkage to both internal and external providers based on individuals’ needs, with a focus on discharging individuals to the least restrictive environment possible.

Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through DSHS could be obtained. This position can offer CBT to individuals meeting the state’s level of care criteria, as well as facilitating groups, as necessary.

Under the supervision of the Intake Program Supervisor, the roles involve conducting screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Responsibilities include completing intake procedures and conducting diagnostic evaluations for authorization under the supervision of the Intake Program Supervisor and/or other available Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Crisis assessments and interventions are carried out promptly when necessary. The position facilitates linkage to both internal and external providers based on individuals’ needs, with a focus on discharging individuals to the least restrictive environment possible.

Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through DSHS could be obtained. This position can offer CBT to individuals meeting the state’s level of care criteria, as well as facilitating groups, as necessary.

Under the supervision of the Intake Program Supervisor, the roles involve conducting screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Responsibilities include completing intake procedures and conducting diagnostic evaluations for authorization under the supervision of the Intake Program Supervisor and/or other available Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHA). Crisis assessments and interventions are carried out promptly when necessary. The position facilitates linkage to both internal and external providers based on individuals’ needs, with a focus on discharging individuals to the least restrictive environment possible.

Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through DSHS could be obtained. This position can offer CBT to individuals meeting the state’s level of care criteria, as well as facilitating groups, as necessary.

Under the general supervision of the director of Nursing and the Mobile Crisis Outreach team supervisor, is responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to clients and staff. Services provided to adults and children ages 3-17 with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders. Performs moderately complex work. Work involves monitoring client conditions and helping medical staff administering therapeutic programs. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Under supervision of the Transition Support Team & IDD Crisis Services Supervisor with consultation with the IDD Services Director, contracted agency provides out-of-home crisis respite services. Services would include providing therapeutic support in a safe environment with staff on-site providing 24-hour supervision for up to 14 calendar days to an individual who is demonstrating a crisis that cannot be stabilized in a less intensive setting. Out of home crisis respite is provided in the following settings: an ICF/IID; a HCS group home; an HCS-authorized Crisis respite facility; an HHSC-authorized crisis residential facility; or a LIDDA-operated facility.

Must comply with all contract, Medicaid, HHSC, and Joint Commission standards as well as other applicable standards as they arise.

Under supervision of the PASRR Supervisor, consultation with the LIDDA Director and IDD Services Director, contracted agency provides Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Specialized Services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in nursing facilities (NF) within the Local IDD Authority’s (LIDDA) service area of Nueces County. Specialized services may include independent living skills training, day habilitation, employment assistance, or supported employment.

Must comply with all contract, Medicaid, HHSC, and Joint Commission standards as well as other applicable standards as they arise.

Performs complex social service work specified for consumers with a substance use diagnosis. The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) works under the general supervision of the Forensic ACT Supervisor. The primary duties of this position are to assist in the provision of treatment for conditions and problems relating to substance use disorders for the MH Adult service populations. Conducts or assists in conducting individual and group counseling sessions and instructional sessions. Facilitate and co-facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions as required per program curriculum per week.

Under the supervision of Youth Service Director. Provides administrative and managerial responsibilities of mental health routine case management that includes maintaining positive budget variance, clinical oversite of program, and supervision of staff assigned to program. Supervises the quality and quantity of work conducted by case management staff. Responsible for auditing quality of standards of consumers’ care; assures billable services are maximized; management of unit budget; and program development. Maintains compliance of standards (JOINT COMMISSION, Medicaid, and NCMHID OPM).

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 ACT program. Responsible for delivery of intensive medical service, education, and rehabilitative training for consumers on the 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. Assists ACT nurse in obtaining reports and records from Med Records and performs nursing functions as appropriate. Works as a member of a team along with others on the 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 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.

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 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.