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Do you want the opportunity to positively impact the lives of an array clients, including the most disadvantage and vulnerable in our community who combat mental illness daily? Then NCMHID is the place for you.
Here at NCMHID you will learn how to:
· Work hands-on with individuals to teach them the coping skills to allow them to function in their day-to-day lives, such as symptom de-escalation techniques, anger management and even teaching indigent individuals how to budget.
· Educate clients on the role of medication in their mental health treatment, possible side-effects, and how their symptoms effect their lives.
· Learn how to link clients to community resources to assist them in paying for their medications, such as Nueces County Clinic Card, Purchases Orders and Physician’s Assistance Programs.
· Work with our medical team, including nurses and staff physicians, to provide the best community mental health treatment to our consumers.
· Show clients to complete clinical paperwork to ensure clients maintain their treatment and continue to progress with their mental health goals.
· And Much More!
14 at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
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Performs and receives custodial maintenance training at various worksites. Work involves completing custodial services at various locations throughout the city and county. Receives paid vocational training for the achievement of individualized goals. All phases of vocational training Custodial Maintenance/Litter pickup and Grounds Maintenance work and Document Shredding are completed according to the 'Scope of Work'.
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Performs and receives custodial maintenance training at various worksites. Work involves completing custodial services at various locations throughout the city and county. Receives paid vocational training for the achievement of individualized goals. All phases of vocational training Custodial Maintenance/Litter pickup and Grounds Maintenance work and Document Shredding are completed according to the 'Scope of Work'.
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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.
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.
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The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) – TRA SUD Services is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to adults ages 18 and older. Works under the supervision of the TRR director. Moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position supports recovery-oriented care that addresses the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Services are delivered in accordance with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) standards and agency policies, with a focus on improving client engagement, wellness, and recovery outcomes. Deliver individual and group counseling services to adults diagnosed with a substance use disorder, following HHSC-approved treatment models and trauma-informed principles. Requirements include completing screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and clinical formulations that support accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment planning. Develop and update person-centered treatment plans that incorporate measurable goals related to recovery, wellness, and substance use reduction/abstinence. Facilitate psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and recovery support groups using evidence-based curricula. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team—including QMHPs, peer specialists, and prescribers—to ensure holistic care.
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Under the supervision of the Resiliency and Recovery Services Director, provides administrative and clinical oversight of the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment. 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. Assures Performance Contract targets are met, Community Standards are achieved, and Fidelity Model followed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervising case managers, nurses, LCDC, peer specialist and administrative staff. Conducting intake and diagnostic evaluations, provision of CBT counseling services consistent with the HHSC curricula, crisis screening and diagnostic evaluations as directed.
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Under the supervision of the Resiliency and Recovery Services Director, provides administrative and clinical oversight of 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervising case managers, nurses, and administrative staff. Conducting intake and diagnostic evaluations, provision of CBT counseling services consistent with the HHSC curricula, crisis screening and diagnostic evaluations as directed.
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Under the supervision of the CSC Team Lead, position is responsible for the development and coordination of employment opportunities for eligible individuals in the CSC-FEP program. Performs routine vocational rehabilitation work. Work involves evaluating disabilities and conducting vocational assessments, and to provide maximum independence and employability. Duties include completion of the discovery process, job and workplace culture analysis, pre-employment training (I.e. interview skills, appearance, etc.), post-employment training (I.e. Conflict resolution, transportation training, personal issues affecting job performance, etc.), and task analysis, development of goals and objectives, job coaching, and interagency collaboration. The position also requires the person to determine discharge criteria and develop a plan to fade supported employment services through periodic evaluation of job performance based upon information from the employer, the individual, and the care team. Works flexible hours. This position requires extensive internal and external contacts with current and potential employers, individuals, family members, significant others, and case manager’s, service coordinators, service providers, and practitioners.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
