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 11/13/2023* 

Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $57,928 to $64,225.81, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

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.  Works as a team member along with others on the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment team.  Under general supervision of the Forensic ACT team supervisor, identifies client's rehabilitation and medication related needs outlined in the client evaluations, which assist the clients in attaining their optimum levels of independence.  Provides medication-related services in the community. The job requires availability after hours, an automobile and extensive community travel for service provision, with a flexible schedule and hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in nursing work.  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in nursing or from an accredited nursing program. 

One (1) year of work experience as an RN in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility. 

Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure:

Must be registered as a registered nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to train others; to provide patient care; and to prepare and maintain records.
• Administers medication and observes patients for unusual symptoms and favorable or unfavorable reactions.
• Conducts assessments of client health needs and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provide specialized nursing services for individuals, families, groups, and/or communities.
• Assists in evaluating services provided and make recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
• May prepare lesson plans and devise teaching methods, teaching aids, and tests for educational programs.
• May train others.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Computer literate 
• Ability to participate as a team member 
• Experience in the use of teaching medication education
• Knowledge of client care techniques, and of treatment, therapy and of developmental programs
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees 
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters