Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.
The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.
*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 6/20/2024*
Salary: $60,892.30
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly
General Description
Under the supervision of the
Intake Program Supervisor, the roles involve conducting screenings and
assessments to determine eligibility for intakes and admission to adult mental
health services. Responsibilities include completing intake procedures and conducting
diagnostic evaluations for authorization under the supervision of the Intake
Program Supervisor and/or other available Licensed Practitioners of the Healing
Arts (LPHA). Crisis assessments and interventions are carried out promptly when
necessary. The position facilitates linkage to both internal and external
providers based on individuals' needs, with a focus on discharging individuals
to the least restrictive environment possible.
Certification in Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through DSHS could be obtained. This position can
offer CBT to individuals meeting the state's level of care criteria, as well as
facilitating groups, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Master's degree obtained from an
accredited college or university, with a major in counseling, psychology,
social work, or a related field connected to human behavior.
- Must hold a valid license as
either a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). This licensure must
be continuously maintained and remain in good standing throughout the duration
of employment.
- Minimum of one year's experience
working with individuals dealing with severe mental illness(es).
- Proficiency in social and
rehabilitative work.
- A valid Texas Driver's License and
a clean driving record.
Preferred requirements:
- Bilingual proficiency in both
English and Spanish.
- Minimum of one year's experience
working with individuals dealing with severe mental illness(es).
- Certified in
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
- Have knowledge of
the principles and practices of clinical supervision, management, and of local,
state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area.
-
Strong computer skills, including the ability to input
data into electronic medical records systems and proficiency in using Microsoft
Office products.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of
mental illness.
- Knowledge of
psychotropic medications including their uses and typical side effects.
- Understands and
implements trauma-informed care practices.
- Demonstration of
the clinical competencies required by agency-approved, standardized
training(s).
- Knowledge of
assessment techniques, tools, and documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of psychiatric
diagnoses, psychological assessments, and treatment planning.
- Strong counseling
skills.
- Knowledge of
community resources.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to
participate as a team player.
- Ability to work
cooperatively with a variety of professionals and non-professionals.
- Ability to communicate
effectively and professionally.
MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
We offer a very competitive benefits package
- excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
- life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
- very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
- employee referral program
- 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
- 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
- career ladder incentives/opportunities
- mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work
- employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Student Loan Repayment
Education
- MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees
- Free LPC-A supervision
We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA
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