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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!


20 Career Opportunities at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

New Posting Program Supervisor I, IDD, Pos. #220, Corpus Christi, TX
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 service coordinators in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) program. Is compliant with Center policies and procedures, program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies. Reviews clients referred by other LIDDAs, assists with caseload assignments, and tracks progress through the intake process. Participates in the quality assurance and utilization review processes for HCS Service Coordination unit to ensure quality of services and compliance with HHSC standards.
New Posting Case Manager II, MHY, Pos. #280, Corpus Christi, TX
Services provided to individuals ages 3-18 in 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. The facilitator coordinates and facilitates family team meetings for each youth in program and assists in developing and implementing the Plan of Care. Community-based position with flexible schedule. Works in a variety of settings.
New Posting Case Manager III, MHA, Pos. #91, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Crisis Intervention Team Supervisor, Crisis Intervention Team Forensic Case Managers are embedded with CCPD and serve as one half of the Crisis Intervention Team. Team member is responsible for providing rapid response when dispatched with CIT officers in the community. Services to be provided include crisis assessment, intervention, and coordination of diversion from arrest and incarceration based on established processes. Team members are responsible for linking and coordinating care for eligible persons with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder who are being diverted from incarceration.
New Posting Medical Technician III, Certified Medical Assistant, MHA, Pos. #378, Corpus Christi, TX
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 records 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.
Manager II, LIDDA Director, IDD, Pos. #169, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Medical Technician II, Certified Medical Assistant, MHA, Pos. #111(506), Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, MHA, Pos. #506(111), Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #561, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Direct Support Professional I, IDD, Pos. #182, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex (entry level) habilitative client-car work. Work involves implementing treatment programs, evaluation and revision program goals and objectives, in conjunction with individual's team, and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. May train and/or supervisor the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Licensed Vocational Nurse I, MHA, Pos. #470, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Case Manager III, MHA, Pos. #446, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Crisis Intervention Team Supervisor, Crisis Intervention Team Forensic Case Managers are embedded with CCPD and serve as one half of the Crisis Intervention Team. Team member is responsible for providing rapid response when dispatched with CIT officers in the community. Services to be provided include crisis assessment, intervention, and coordination of diversion from arrest and incarceration based on established processes. Team members are responsible for linking and coordinating care for eligible persons with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder who are being diverted from incarceration. Team member will work alongside CIT officers to facilitate services. Job includes working side by side with CIT trained police officers.
Family Partner, Rehab Therapy Technician IV, MHY, Pos. #524, Corpus Christi, TX
Work involves advocating and providing peer mentoring and support. Provides education to caregivers of a child or adolescent who is being served by the program. Uses personal and professional life experiences to provide consultation for staff and non-clinical skills training for families to maximize parent voice, choice, and involvement throughout the delivery of services. Assists with referrals, support and resources to help families navigate the health care system and address the unmet needs of families. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Direct Support Professional I, IDD, Pos. #474, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex (entry level) habilitative client-care work. Work involves implementing treatment programs, evaluating and revising program goals and objectives, in conjunction with individual’s team, and performing therapeutic or developmental activities. May train and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Psychological Associate II, LPC, MHA, Pos. #73, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Director for Intake Services, provides screening and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Intake Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner. Responsible for linkage to internal and external providers based on individuals needs with focus on discharge to the least restrictive environment.
Program Specialist V, IDD, Pos. #543, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Psychological Associate I, LPC-Intern, MHA, Pos. #535(73), Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Director for Intake Services, provides screening and assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Intake Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner. Responsible for linkage to internal and external providers based on individuals needs with focus on discharge to the least restrictive environment. This position provides authorization for treatment through diagnostic evaluation, needs and strengths assessment and other clinical assessments to determine the lowest restrike level of care.
Case Manager II, MHY, Pos. #480, Corpus Christi, TX
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 exhibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload. Services provided to individuals 3-18 years old, in the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver program.
Crisis Services Manager, (LPC,LCSW,LMFT), MHA, Pos.#64, Corpus Christi, TX
Reporting to the Access Service Director, the Crisis Services Manager assumes a pivotal role in overseeing administrative duties, managerial duties, and clinical supervision of Crisis Services programming. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with the psychiatric hotline, hospitals, jail, local law enforcement, dispatch, community partners, and Pathways respite to ensure continuity of care for consumers seeking mental health services through MHID.
Contracted Psychologist, Certified Behavior Analyst, or Psychological Associate, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Director of IDD Services. Performs complex (journey-level) psychological work. Work involves conducting psychological evaluations.
Host Home / Companion Care Provider, Corpus Christi, Texas
Foster/Companion Care contractor provides a supervised, 24-hour arrangement in a home for intellectual developmental disability individuals who are unable to continue living independently in their own homes.