MHMR Center of Nueces County

The following requirements must be followed. 1) Use black ink or type. 2) List all education, diplomas, certifications and/or licenses. 3) Copies of diplomas, transcripts, and/or professional licensures should be attached to each application for any position requiring a licensure or degree, or if you wish to use college courses for substitution and the position allows this. 4) Employment history for the last ten years should include names and mailing addresses of employers, dates of employment, specific job duties, and reason for separation. 5) Applicants whose job experience or educational background meets the job qualifications will be considered for interview. Job interviews will be awarded based on overall job qualifications. Not all applicants may be granted an interview. 6) In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required at time of hire. Equal Opportunity Employee/Affirmative Action.

All our positions are open from Wednesday to Wednesday at 12:00 Noon, unless noted otherwise. Please call (361) 886-6900 - Human Resources Dept. for information regarding current vacancies.

Your application MUST MEET ALL minimum qualifications in order to be referred to the vacancies of your choice.
Please see our web site: http://www.ncmhmr.org/ or call our 24-Hour Job Line (361) 886-6918
Employment and Promotion Opportunities as of February 1,2012


JOB TITLE: Associate Psychologist II
PSS #: 3257
POSTED DATE: 12/27/2011
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $45,193.0
UNIT NAME: IDD Services (530)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in psychology. Must be licensed as a psychological associate in the state of Texas. Experience working with individuals with Intellectual or developmental disabilities. Preferred: Five (5) plus years of experience providing behavioral assessment and intervention to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Starting salary dependent on experience. Prefer ability to communicate fluently in both English/Spanish. Working knowledge of personality and dynamics of behavior of individual, group, and family therapy techniques and of behavioral methodology. Ability to administer, score, analyzes, and report results of intellectual, adaptive and educational assessments, to work effectively with others and to exercise initiative and good judgment. DMR certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Under the supervision of the Director of IDD Services provides clinical oversight of the IDD Services. Responsibilities included providing psychological services including administration and interpretation of psychological instruments, individual or group psychotherapy, conducts training programs, prepares behavior analyses and designs and monitors individual behavior modification and skills acquisition plans. Provides behavioral consolation to IDD consumers and staff on an ongoing basis, including during crises. Review clinical records for quality assurance and compliance with standards including OPM, Medicaid, HCS, TxHmL, DSHS, DADS, and Joint Commission. Provides behavioral intervention training to IDD Staff and participates on the Behavior Therapy Committee.

JOB TITLE: Rehab Teacher III
PSS #: 240
POSTED DATE: 2/6/2012
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $31,874.0
UNIT NAME: ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Program (226)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, education psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention; or a registered nurse. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience in rehabilitation work, Bilingual in Spanish and English, Master’s degree in rehabilitation psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field, three (3) years’ experience working with severe and persistent mental health population.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Works as a member of a self-contained program providing intensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, along with alcohol counseling services, to adult mental health consumers identified with severe and persistent mental illness authorized for ACT (SP 4 services). Service provided includes intensive case management of high acuity consumers in accessing medical, social, educational, and other needed services. Nature of work requires frequent in-person, long-term contact with individuals, family members, and service providers. Participates in scheduled rotation of night/weekend/holiday coverage to ensure all individuals receive 24 hour staff support. Job requires high level of clinical skill necessary for independent judgment. The job requires availability after hours, an automobile and extensive travel for community based service provision and flexible hours and schedule. Works closely with ACT Team members to coordinate program activities. Works closely as a team member with self-directed ACT/Assertive Community Treatment Team to coordinate program activities for consumers in Nueces County. Work under clinical supervision of ACT Team Psychiatrist and ACT Team Coordinator.


JOB TITLE: LVN II
PSS #: 3025
POSTED DATE: 12/19/2011
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $28,123.0
UNIT NAME: HCS (Home and Community Services) (532)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques. Experience in nursing work. Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others. Competency in general computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook). Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognized reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact. Preferred: Nursing case management experience, experience working in a Home and Community Based Program (HCS) or other waiver programs (Class, TxHmL & ICF-MR/RC). Ability to speak fluently in Spanish.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Provides technical nursing care and basic nursing treatment to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Works includes begin an IDT member , providing health care, in service and training to individuals served and staff, and complying with all DADS, HCS, TxHmL, and Joint Commission , and other applicable standards. Will serve individuals within the guidelines of MHMR of Nueces County’s Vision, Mission and Value statement.


JOB TITLE: Rehab Therapy Tech II/ Peer Provider
PSS #: 3256
POSTED DATE: 11/16/2011
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $20,755.0
UNIT NAME: Pathways (227)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduations from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Valid driver’s license. Reliable transportation. Preferred: Diagnosis of Major Depression/Bi-Polar/ Schizophrenia, Ability to work with individuals in providing rehabilitative services, knowledge of computer skills, Spanish Speaking.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Performs complex habilitative and rehabilitative consumer care work. Provides support, information, referrals, follow-up, and technical assistance to peers and provide general consultation to staff and rehabilitative case management teams. Maintain data indicating the number of referrals, resources, unmet needs of peers and barriers to obtain services for all interested parties. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides required hours of productivity monthly in direct


JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional I
PSS #: 3231
POSTED DATE: 2/6/2012
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $19,608.0
UNIT NAME: Advance Employment Services (548)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Eight grade reading- comprehension level. Ability to demonstrate compliance with documentation requirements. Six months experience in grounds maintenance work. Ability to train/or supervise others, and provide client support. Must possess a good driving record and a Texas Class C driver’s license and maintain appropriate insurance. Preferred: HS/GED, One (1) year experience in the care, culture, and maintenance of grounds. One (1) year experience providing direct support and training. Experience in the selection and use of proper tools. Able to work a schedule as assigned by supervisor / team leader at various locations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Performs moderately complex consumer assistance work. Works involved reporting consumers behavior and progress; developing vocational, therapeutic or development programs, and observing, supervising, and interacting with consumers to assist in the achievement of individualized goals. All phases of grounds keeping such as litter pickup, and ground maintenance work is completed according to the Contract statement of work. May train and/or supervise others.


JOB TITLE: LVN II / Medical Assistant - (Part-Time)
PSS #: 3054
POSTED DATE: 2/6/2012
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $13.52
UNIT NAME: Youth Services (459/460)
QUALIFICATIONS:  LVN: $ 13.52 hour- Completion from an accredited nursing program as a Vocational Nurse. Must be licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact as described in Art. 4528b of the Nurse Practice Act. Medical Assistant : $ 11.58 hour- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED; certified as a Medical Assistant plus (1) one year of work experience helping medical staff administer therapeutic programs and monitor patient’s conditions. Good driving record, current valid Texas driver’s incense. Preferred: Experience working in mental health field, working in clinical setting, working with children and adolescents and adults. Spanish Speaking.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to client and staff. Service provided to children ages 3 to 17 with a diagnosis of mental illness who exhibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Responsible for managing and coordinating the doctor’s clinic schedule. Works closely with case managers and doctors in order to ensure that medical needs of clients are met. Position is at Robstown Clinic.


JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist
PSS #: 3221
POSTED DATE: 3/15/2010
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY: $0.00
UNIT NAME: MH Medication Clinic (435)
QUALIFICATIONS:  Pay based on experience. Licensed psychiatrist to practice medicine in Texas. Board eligible for Certification in General Psychiatry. Preferred: Board Certification in General Psychiatry; Bilingual/English & Spanish
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Performs advanced psychiatric work for the MHMR Community Center of Nueces County in Corpus Christi, Texas. Populations served; adults diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression disorder; children and adolescents with behavior and emotional disorders; persons with intellectual disabilities. Work involves assessing medical history and physiological, psychological, and/or behavioral factors to determine the cause of mental disorders; developing plans for psychiatric treatment and administering specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and/or procedures. May plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others. Willing to negotiate contracted work in lieu of regular full-time employment status. Applicant must be willing to secure prescribing privileges from County Hospital to assist clients in accessing county indigent health program benefits.


Driver's License/photo ID and Official College/University Transcripts are required with all applications