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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!
16 at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities
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Under supervision of the Jail CoC Supervisor, Jail CoC case managers are responsible for activities designed to ensure an individual is provided uninterrupted services during a transition into or out of a correctional institution and that assist the individual and the individual's legally authorized representative (LAR) in identifying, accessing, and coordinating LMHA services and other appropriate services and supports in the community needed by the individual. Jail CoC case manager complies with all applicable statutes and rules, including those referenced in this Statement of Work and Information Item T, Jail Match Report and Jail Diversion Standards. Jail CoC case managers are responsible for the delivery of screening and assessment, identifying the medical, psychiatric, or psychological care or treatment needs and educational or rehabilitative service needs of an offender with medical or mental impairments; developing a plan for meeting the treatment, care, and service needs of the offender with medical or mental impairments; and coordinating the provision of treatment, care, or services between the various agencies that provide treatment, care, or services such that they may continue to be provided to the offender at the time of arrest, while charges are pending, during post-adjudication or post- conviction custody or criminal justice supervision, and for pretrial diversion.
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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.
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Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Performs complex professional duties related to evaluation, and individualized program planning. Under general supervision, identifies clients’ rehabilitation and provides the necessary instruction in teaching self-help, self-care or other skills according to the needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assists clients in attaining their optimum levels of independence. 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 diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder.
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Under the supervision of the TCOOMMI Program Director, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Responsibilities and functions include: obtaining reports and record from medical records or for med records; checking clients in and out of medical clinics, completing paperwork as required, and performs nursing functions as appropriate. Performs related work as assigned and trained. Maintain clear TCIC/NCIC background checks and driving record.
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Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Performs complex professional duties related to evaluation, and individualized program planning. Under general supervision, identifies clients’ rehabilitation and provides the necessary instruction in teaching self-help, self-care or other skills according to the needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assists clients in attaining their optimum levels of independence. 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 diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder.
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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.
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Under supervision of the IDD Service Director performs moderately complex managerial work assisting with the administration of the contract compliance activities of IDD Services including all programs and services under the Center’s Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and other IDD programs and services. Implements procedures for ensuring compliance with contract standards, ensuring timely submission of contract deliverables, implementing practices to ensure contract targets are achieved, and provides oversite and guidance towards achievement of revenue projections. Works collaboratively with unit supervisors and other LIDDA managers to ensure program compliance with Center, HHSC, Joint Commission, NCQA and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) standards. Oversees Center’s accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Case Management. Oversees IDD Clinical Trainer and training program. Maintains a positive professional relationship with HHSC staff, all other funding sources, community providers, and stakeholders.
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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 delivery service. Services provided to individuals ages 3-18 in the intensive Family services and or / Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program. Services are provided within a Wraparound planning process. Perform tasks including linkage, referral, crisis management, and follow-up. A facilitator provides services that are goal- oriented activities that assist youth by locating, coordinating, and monitoring necessary care and services ensuring that they are appropriate and accessible.
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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 IDD Intake, Eligibility, & Continuity Program Supervisor, performs advanced (senior-level) case management work. Work may involve coordinating case management and program activities, helping to develop program goals, objectives, and procedures, and evaluating outcome measures for the program. May review the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Provides on-going services to assist persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP) and Transition/Diversion Plan. Completes screening and assessments to identify the services and supports to be provided to address the consumer's identified needs and desired outcomes. Arranges for the delivery of the identified services/supports and monitors the effectiveness of these and the need for additional or different services/supports through GR, TxHmL, and HCS programs. The work requires aggressive intervention in the community and to interact and cooperate with various internal departments within Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities.
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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 moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of client’s needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Performs complex professional duties related to the evaluation, and individualized program planning. Under general supervision, identifies clients’ rehabilitation and provides the necessary instruction in teaching self-help, self-care or other skills according to the needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assists clients in attaining their optimum levels of independence. 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 diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental disorder.
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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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Supervisor to complete based on specific position and state classification system.
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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An Educational Resource Clinician is a Non-Physician Mental Health Professional (NPMHP) 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.
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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.
