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!
The Rehab Therapy Technician (RTT) II position performs entry-level rehabilitation therapy work, primarily providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental health impairments at Pathways Crisis Respite. Responsibilities include supervising clients and their activities, observing and reporting on client conditions and behaviors, and interacting with clients in a crisis residential manner. Additionally, the position entails communicating with collateral staff, managing unit conditions, and participating in required training programs. This position works autonomously, utilizing independent judgment, and communicates necessary information to appropriate staff. However, the RTT will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The role offers flexible shifts and rotating schedules, which includes holidays and weekends. May use personal vehicle to conduct business.
The Rehab Therapy Technician (RTT) II position performs entry-level rehabilitation therapy work, primarily providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental health impairments at Pathways Crisis Respite. Responsibilities include supervising clients and their activities, observing and reporting on client conditions and behaviors, and interacting with clients in a crisis residential manner. Additionally, the position entails communicating with collateral staff, managing unit conditions, and participating in required training programs. This position works autonomously, utilizing independent judgment, and communicates necessary information to appropriate staff. However, the RTT will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The role offers flexible shifts and rotating schedules, which includes holidays and weekends. May use personal vehicle to conduct business.
Under supervision of the IDD Intake, Eligibility, & Continuity Program Supervisor, completes screening and intake for admissions into IDD services. Completes community outreach and education with area school districts and through other Center sponsored or community health fairs and programs. Works with the Aging and Disability Resources Center to assist with screening and intakes. Provides information to individuals or families about community resources to assist in meeting immediate needs. Screens for crisis and makes appropriate referrals, as needed. Responsible for the management of the HCS and TxHmL Interest Lists for Nueces County, including completing biannual contacts. Responsible for maintenance of the internal interest list for General Revenue Services. Coordinates with psychologists to ensure timely completion of eligibility determination.
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.
Performs entry-level rehabilitation therapy work. Work involves providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental impairments at Pathways, a crisis respite 24-hour program. Work includes supervision of clients and their activities, observing and reporting client conditions and behaviors and interacting with clients in a crisis residential manner. Communicating with collateral staff, managing unit conditions and participating in required training programs. Works autonomously utilizing independent judgment and communicating necessary information to appropriate staff. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to clients and staff at Pathways Crisis Respite Unit This position is primarily 4pm – 12am. Must be flexible. Will also be back up CMA to MCOT walk-in clinic as needed.
Under supervision of the IDD Authority Director, performs routine (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; and assisting in evaluating program activities. Supervises the work of others. Is compliant with Center policies and procedures, program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies. Reviews clients referred to case management and tracks progress through the case management admission process. Participates in the quality assurance and utilization review processes for case management to ensure quality services. Identifies problem areas, service gaps, and areas that are barriers to services for clients. Documents case records and prepares reports. Assists with intra- or interagency service coordination and referral problems. Performs related work as assigned. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs collaborative work with mental health case managers, substance use providers, primary care physician offices, and other internal and external service providers to promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practice and to support the improvement of our holistic model of care.
The Rehab Therapy Technician (RTT) II position performs entry-level rehabilitation therapy work, primarily providing rehabilitative services to clients with mental health impairments at Pathways Crisis Respite. Responsibilities include supervising clients and their activities, observing and reporting on client conditions and behaviors, and interacting with clients in a crisis residential manner. Additionally, the position entails communicating with collateral staff, managing unit conditions, and participating in required training programs. This position works autonomously, utilizing independent judgment, and communicates necessary information to appropriate staff. However, the RTT will work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The role offers flexible shifts and rotating schedules, which includes holidays and weekends. May use personal vehicle to conduct business.