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.

Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle for Center business. Must always have a valid Texas driver's license, liability insurance and a good driving record.

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.

Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle for Center business. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, liability insurance and a good driving record.

Performs entry level to routine habilitative to rehabilitative care work with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Work involves implementing treatment programs and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Ensures that consumers are protected from harm or injury reports consumer behavior and progress; develops vocational, therapeutic or development programs. Observes, supervises, interacts with consumers to assist in the achievement of individualized goals. Teaches/trains consumers. All phases of vocational training/custodial maintenance work are completed according to eh custodial maintenance work. May train or supervise others.

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

Under the general supervision of the Comptroller, and with considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, performs highly complex, senior-level accounting and auditing functions. Serves as a key member of the Center’s annual budget review and preparation team. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and overseeing financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and evaluating accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls; and assisting with the development, preparation, and oversight of the Center’s operating budgets.

Performs detailed analytical reviews of the Center’s financial data, billing activities, and fiscal operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management. May supervise the work of other employees and provide technical guidance on accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial reporting matters.

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from medical records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assists medical staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained.

Under the supervision of the PATH Program Supervisor, this role provides rehabilitative care, focuses on engaging individual into the PATH program, and linking individuals to necessary community services. This includes offering support, information, transportation, referrals, follow-up, and technical assistance to individuals served. Additionally, this role provides general consultation to staff and community partners to aid in the successful diversion of individuals experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders to appropriate treatment and recovery services. Services are mobile in nature, involving outreach to homeless individuals in the community with the aim of mainstreaming this population into community services. The ultimate goal is to assist in the transition of individuals to obtain long-term or short-term housing solutions. This role will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May use personal vehicle to conduct business.

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records form medical records. Performs nursing functions as appropriate. Assists medical staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained. Performs checking in and out of clients. Coordinates with the healthcare team. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle for Center business. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, liability insurance, and a good driving record.

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 exbibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload. Services provided to individuals ages 3-18 in the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver Program. Staff will provide Community Living Supports, Paraprofessional Services, Supported Employment and Employment Assistance, as requested through a participants individual Plan of Care. Services provided to the Waiver participant to facilitate their independence and integration into the community. Supports may be provided in the participants’ school setting, residence or in community settings. Services include skills-based training related to activities of daily living. Services promote communication, relationship-building skills, and integration into community activities.

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. Evaluates and delivers recommendations to the team. Assists with planning, developing, and administering other transition support activities and services. May provide educational or training in field of expertise. Preforms related work as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Home and Community-based Services program.This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers’ services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community-based programs where available. Also requires interaction and cooperation with various internal departments within Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. Extensive documentation is necessary to ensure that the individual receives needed services and makes progress towards their life goals. All documentation must be completed within required timeframes specific to each program. Staff must be compliant with Center policies and procedures, program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies.

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. Will provide complex professional duties related to the provision of outpatient mental health services while incorporating individualized treatment planning. Under the general supervision of the Forensic ACT Team Supervisor, 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 persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Home and Community-based Services program. This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers’ services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community-based programs where available. Also requires interaction and cooperation with various internal departments within Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. Extensive documentation is necessary to ensure that the individual receives needed services and makes progress towards their life goals. All documentation must be completed within required timeframes specific to each program. Staff must be compliant with Center policies and procedures, program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies.

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.

Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP)/ Plan of Care, which identifies services and supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals, objectives and outcomes and satisfaction with services and supports available through the Community First Choice and General Revenue programs. This is completed through monthly face to face contact and frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers and MCOs. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers and Managed Care Organization services. Also links to available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community-based programs were available. Also requires interaction and cooperation with various internal departments within Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. Extensive documentation is necessary to ensure that the individual receives needed services and makes progress towards their life goals.

FACT: Under the supervision of the TRR Director. Provides oversight and supervision of the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team. The purpose of the program is to provide intensive rehabilitative services to individuals with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system. These individuals may have co-occurring substance use and physical health disorders. FACT is an intervention that bridges the behavioral health and criminal justice system. Will provide consumer contact that is frequent, sometimes daily, with individuals, family members, or service providers to maintain community integration.

Will be responsible for the supervisor, training, consults, project accountability, reporting, coordination, and basic management of the day-to-day program operations. The work involves reviewing, evaluating, and reporting of program requirements to ensure compliance with standards.

ACT: Under the supervision of the TRR Director, the ACT Team Leader is responsible for the Assertive Community Treatment Team which is an intensive rehabilitation program for eligible persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Consumer contact is frequent, sometimes daily, with individuals, family members, or service providers to maintain community integration. Assures Performance Contract targets are met, Community Standards are achieved, and Fidelity Model followed.

Will be responsible for the supervisor, training, consults, project accountability, reporting, coordination, and basic management of the day-to-day program operations. The work involves reviewing, evaluating, and reporting of program requirements to ensure compliance with standards. Will supervise the work of others.

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.