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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!


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

New Posting Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #244, Corpus Christi, TX
Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP)/ Plan of Care, which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers’ progress towards goals, objectives & outcomes and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Community First Choice and General Revenue programs. This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers & MCOs.
New Posting Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #234, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
New Posting Clerk II, IDD, Pos. #257, Corpus Christi, TX
Under direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, providers clerical support to General Revenue and Community First Choice Service Coordination programs. Will provide reception support to the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA). Assist with clerical duties for the GR and CFC Service Coordination department. Performs routine (journey-level) clerical work which involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files.
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 II, MHA, Pos. #155, Corpus Christi, TX
PATH caseworker will serve as a liaison between homeless individuals and mainstream community service system. Services will be mobile in nature contacting homeless persons in the community to identify service needs to reduce homelessness by linkage to appropriate agencies within the community. Ongoing services will be provided to the homeless population identified as having a mental illness. Understands and implements trauma informed care practices. Responsible for delivery of case management.
New Posting Contracted Registered Nurse, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Program Director with consultation with the Center’s Medical Director, performs advanced nursing work. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for them care and treatment of persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities
New Posting Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #154, Corpus Christi, TX
PATH caseworker will serve as a liaison between homeless individuals and mainstream community service system. Services will be mobile in nature contacting homeless persons in the community to identify service needs to reduce homelessness by linkage to appropriate agencies within the community. Ongoing services will be provided to the homeless population identified as having a mental illness. Understands and implements trauma informed care practices. Responsible for delivery of case management. Identifies clients’ rehabilitation needs and provides the necessary instruction in teaching self-help, self-care, or other skills according to the needs outline in client’s recovery plan. Crisis prevention and intervention will be carried out.
Registered Nurse IV, IDD, Pos. #516, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Program Director with consultation with the Center’s Medical Director, performs advanced nursing work. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for them care and treatment of persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work includes serving as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work.
Security Safety Associate, Pos. #514, Corpus Christi, TX
Perform health and safety duties as assigned at each Center site. Duties include community engagement with staff, consumers, and visitors, involvement in the emergency response to various incidents, routine checks of facility, grounds, and parking areas to mitigate and report health and safety hazards, safety inspections, lock and alarm checks, incident reporting, and other duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Supervisor. Use of verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques. Shift hours and job duties may change to support the needs of the Center.
Case Manager II, 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. Team member will work alongside CIT officers to facilitate services.
Contracted LCSW Supervisor, Corpus Christi, TX
Contracted LCSW-Supervisor Under the Direction of the Mental Health Clinical Director. Performs routine clinical supervision of employees within MHID who are currently provisionally licensed and completing supervised practice hours in pursuit of full licensure.
Case Manager II, TCOOMMI, Pos. #100, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the Program Director for the TCOOMMI program, the Case Manager (CM) performs functions based on the TCOOMMI Program Guidelines and Processes (PGP) and contract, DHHS, JCO, and other regulatory agencies for assigned caseload. The CM will provide services to mentally ill offenders who are supervised by the parole and probation departments in order to assist them in obtaining the coping skills needed to enhance stable mental health, independence and autonomy, and community integration. The CM will provide case management functions such as linking and referring the offender to intra/inter service providers and assist them in gaining and coordinating access to necessary care and services and needed resources, conduct assessments to ensure proper services based on needs, and treatment planning.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #418, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Jail Diversion Program Supervisor, forensic case managers are responsible for delivery of forensic case management and intensive rehabilitation services for eligible persons with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder who are being diverted from incarceration. Consumer contact is frequent with individuals, family members, or service providers to maintain community integrated treatment.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #363, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training 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 evaluation, and individualized program planning.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #136, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training 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 evaluation, and individualized program planning.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #454, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Psychological Associate III, LPC-Intern, MHA, Pos. #460, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the MCOT Supervisor, provides screening, completion of assessments, and crisis interventions to determine eligibility for crisis services, intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake as appropriate including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Mobile Crisis Outreach Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner.
Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #226, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Accountant IV, Pos. #31, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general supervision of the Chief Accountant, with latitude to carry out the functions of the position, performs advance professional accounting work. Is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the 1115 Healthcare Transformation Waiver Program financial records. Maintains the Centers Fixed Assets records, Census Reports, Allocation Distribution Tables and Health Insurance Benefits Reconciliation. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and performing analytical reviews of the Center’s financial data as instructed by the Chief Accountant. Maintaining billing and reconciliations on various grants and programs. Provides backup supervision to payroll staff.
Case Manager II, MHY, Pos. #413, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload; coordination of consumer’s needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Provides skills training to address negative behaviors that are symptoms of emotional disturbance in order to help youth function independently in school, home and in the community.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #93, 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 Lead, Coordinated Specialty Care, LPC or LPC-A, MHA, Pos. # 503, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the TRR Director, An experienced Master’s level clinician who is trained in working with individuals experiencing FEP. He or she will be the primary contact person for clients and families and will spearhead efforts to engage clients in treatment. The Team Leader’s primary goals are to build a positive relationship with participants and assist them in developing their abilities for illness self-management. The Team Leader will work with participants using a shared decision-making process to develop and modify treatment plans.
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-A, LCSW-I, LMFT-A), MHY, Pos. #540(265), Corpus Christi, TX
Will provide psychotherapy, skills training, and case management as authorized by HHS TRR model. Will provide therapy and rehab services using HHS approved curricula to children and adolescents 3-17 years old. Will perform intake assessments and assist in program clinical activities. Works towards positive consumer outcomes by reducing symptoms and increasing level of functioning. Community based services.
Registered Nurse IV, MHA, Pos. #465, Corpus Christi, TX
Responsible for delivery of intensive medication services, 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.
Psychological Associate I, LPC or LPC-A, MHA, Pos. #538, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the supervision of the MCOT Supervisor, provides screening, completion of assessments, and crisis interventions to determine eligibility for crisis services, intakes and admission to adult mental health services. Completes intake as appropriate including the biopsychosocial, diagnostic impression and ANSA. Consults and communicates with Mobile Crisis Outreach Supervisor or other available LPHA in the clinical setting. Crisis assessments/interventions are completed as needed in a timely manner.
Psychological Associate I, LPC or LPC-A, MHA, Pos. #539, Corpus Christi, TX
Under the guidance of the Access Service Director, the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Psychological Associate III is responsible for both administrative and clinical duties within the unit. These responsibilities encompass delivering crisis services within the community, conducting crisis clinical staffings, facilitating coordination and linkage with internal and external service providers based on individual needs while emphasizing the least restrictive environment. Additionally, this role involves auditing clinical files to ensure quality assurance and leading ongoing training sessions for unit staff, addressing identified training needs.
Case Manager II, IDD, Pos. #231, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
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.
Medical Technician II, Certified Medical Assistant, Pos. #130, Robstown, TX
Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for providing mental health services and health care training to clients and staff. Services provided to children ages 3-17 and adults ages 18 and up with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.
Case Manager II, MHA, Pos. #505, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, MHA, Pos. #506(117), Corpus Christi, TX
Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for performing moderately complex Vocational Nurse work. Assist nurses in obtaining reports and records from medical records. Performs nursing function as appropriate. Assist medical staff in performing procedures. Performs related work as assigned and trained. Assist during codes per protocol. Coordinates with Health Care Team. Provides health teachings and training. Performs injections. Orders Labs, interprets and coordinates Lab results.
Medical Technician III, Certified Medical Assistant, MHA, Pos. #117(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.
Educational Resource Clinician, Program Specialist V, Pos. #442, Corpus Christi, TX
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.
MCOT Supervisor, (LPC,LCSW,LMFT), MHA, Pos.#64, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of Access Service Director and the Medical Director, provides administrative and managerial responsibilities of Walk-in Clinic, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, and Mobile Crisis Outreach Expansion Team that includes provision of crisis services in the community, maintaining positive budget variance, clinical oversight of program and supervision of staff assigned to program.
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.
Rehab Therapy Technician II (Peer), Pos. #384, Corpus Christi, TX
Performs rehabilitative consumer care to include engagement into the PATH Program and linkage to other services as needed. Provides support, information, referrals, follow-up, and technical assistance to individuals served and provides general consultation to staff and community partners to assist in the successful diversion of individuals with a mental illness to appropriate treatment needs and recovery
Crisis Intervention Team Supervisor (CIT), (LPC, LCSW, LMFT), MHA, Pos. #70, Corpus Christi, TX
Under supervision of the Director of Access Services, provides clinical oversight of Pathways Program, responsibilities include but are not limited to development and facilitation of treatment groups, clinical programming, and provision of crisis screenings/assessments and diagnostic evaluations. Services also include individual counseling or psychosocial rehabilitation services as directed. Responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight of clinical work at Pathways Respite Unit as well as providing leadership and oversight of Crisis Intervention Team Services
Rehab Therapy Technicians II, (MHA-Pathway), Pos. #365, Corpus Christi, TX
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. This position is primarily 4pm – 12am. Must be flexible.
Psychological Associate III, (LPC,LCSW,LMFT), (MHY), Pos. #265(540), Corpus Christi, TX
Will provide psychotherapy, skills training, and case management as authorized by DSHS TRR model. Will provide therapy and rehab services using DSHS curricula. May perform intake assessments. Works towards positive consumer outcomes by reducing symptoms and increasing level of functioning. Services will be community based for the most part with some services delivered in the clinic. Services are supervised by an LPHA.
GROUNDS KEEPER-DRIVER, Pos. #479,Corpus Christi, TX
Must have a qualifying disability. Perform entry level highway grounds maintenance work on the Texas Department of Transportation Highway Litter Pickup contract for MHID Advance Employment Services program. Work involves completing litter pickup, debris and branch removal along major highways throughout the city and county.
Rehab Therapy Technicians II (MH), Pos. #80 (PSS#458), Corpus Christi, TX
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. Shift 12:00 am - 8:00 am flex.
Licensed Vocational Nurse II, (MHA), Pos.#126, Corpus Christi, TX
Responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to individuals in the ACT program. Responsible for delivery of intensive medical service, education, and rehabilitative training for consumers on the 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.
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.