Careers

 POSITION: LVN III – Nurse III        POSITION #: 645             Working Title: Clinic Nurse

Supervised by: MH Center Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides specialized nursing services in an outpatient psychiatric clinic.  Responsibilities include procuring, monitoring, and administering medications; assessment of client mental and physical status; coordination of laboratory services; medication and illness training; service documentation.  Coordinates all medical service with Center Psychiatrist; checks medication orders for accuracy; and assists with medication trays. Minimum Qualifications: Requires High School diploma or GED with current Texas licensure as a LVN, plus five or more years experience as a LVN in a health care facility.  Or, an Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with current Texas licensure as a RN, plus two years experience as a RN in a health care facility.  Or, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a RN with one year of work experience as a RN in a health care facility.  Or, a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a RN.  Must have valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas. Preferred Qualifications: RN with one or more years psychiatric nursing experience.

Date Posted:

08/23/10

Salary: (12/07 - 19/04)

$2,796.53 - $3,933.81/Mo.

DOQ

Location:

Greenville

Hours:  100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon - Fri

POSITION: Clinical Social Worker II     POSITION #: 758     Working Title: CSI QMHP

Supervised By: CSI Team Coordinator

Directly Supervises: None

Position serves on the Crisis Screening and Intake Team (CSI), which provides crisis intervention services to persons in the office, home, and community settings during regular office hours and after hours.   The CSI will serve residents of Delta, Lamar, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris, and Camp Counties.  Team members will rotate between three service sites in Paris, Sulphur Springs, and Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  Responsibilities include provision of crisis intervention and various other direct client services to assist clients to access medical, social, educational, and other needed resources; performs intake assessments for newly admitted clients; provides follow-up services for up to 30 days to individuals who are not admitted for ongoing services within the Lakes MH Clinic; and documentation of client progress.  Serves as member of after-hours crisis hotline rotation.  Requires travel within the seven-county service area.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, or other qualified social, behavioral, or human service field.   Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a qualified human services field; two years of related work experience in a mental health setting; knowledge of mental health service codes; working computer skills, including Microsoft Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

06/17/10

Salary: (14/03)

$16.13/Hr; $2,796.53/Mo

Location:

Mt. Pleasant

Hours: (100% FTE)

Rotating Schedule:

5 Days per Week, Mon – Fri, One week: 7:30 am-4:30 pm; next week 10:00 am-7:00 pm

 POSITION: Caseworker I     POSITION #: 393      Working Title:  Family Partner &

                                                                                                    Family Group Facilitator

Supervised by:  MH Center Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides peer mentoring, education, and support to the families of children who are receiving mental health services within service packages 2 or 3. Through routine, monthly Family Support Group services, this position will provide information and referral, informal support, and education services to families accessing the mental health services system.  Through this process, the position will serve as a peer mentor, will advocate for the education of families, and will strive to build effective interaction between public agencies, youth/adolescents, families, and community.  The position will provide information related to due process rights and resources to link with community support systems; aid in problem solving for effective interaction with public agencies; and support to parents in their achievement of personal goals that will improve the outcomes for their children.  Some travel required.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires eighth grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by score on the Adult Basic Learning Exam (ABLE), or one semester (12 semester hours) of accredited college work, plus six (6) months of work experience.  Must be a family member to a child who has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: Prefer candidate with High School diploma or GED, plus one or more years of experience providing advocacy, information, education, and support services to specialized populations; a thorough knowledge and understanding of the workings of the local mental health service system, and the various community resources involved in this system; strong interpersonal skills; ability to lead/facilitate non-clinical, therapeutic/educational groups; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

08/30/10

Salary: (08/01)

$10.62/Hr

Location:

Mt. Pleasant

Hours: 10% FTE (4 Hrs/Wk)

Variable

 POSITION: Caseworker I     POSITION #: 395      Working Title:  Family Partner &

                                                                                                    Family Group Facilitator

Supervised by:  MH Center Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides peer mentoring, education, and support to the families of children who are receiving mental health services within service packages 2 or 3. Through routine, monthly Family Support Group services, this position will provide information and referral, informal support, and education services to families accessing the mental health services system.  Through this process, the position will serve as a peer mentor, will advocate for the education of families, and will strive to build effective interaction between public agencies, youth/adolescents, families, and community.  The position will provide information related to due process rights and resources to link with community support systems; aid in problem solving for effective interaction with public agencies; and support to parents in their achievement of personal goals that will improve the outcomes for their children.  Some travel required.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires eighth grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by score on the Adult Basic Learning Exam (ABLE), or one semester (12 semester hours) of accredited college work, plus six (6) months of work experience.  Must be a family member to a child who has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: Prefer candidate with High School diploma or GED, plus one or more years of experience providing advocacy, information, education, and support services to specialized populations; a thorough knowledge and understanding of the workings of the local mental health service system, and the various community resources involved in this system; strong interpersonal skills; ability to lead/facilitate non-clinical, therapeutic/educational groups; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

12/10/08

Salary: (08/01)

$10.62/Hr

Location:

Paris

Hours: 10% FTE (4 Hrs/Wk)

Variable

 POSITION: Clinical Social Worker II     POSITION #: 295      Working Title:  QMHP

Supervised by: Team Leader

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct services to adults with mental illness, and assists them to gain access to medical, social, educational, and other needed resources.  Responsibilities include obtaining BHO service authorization, and provision of rehabilitative and skills training, service coordination, treatment planning, crisis services, as well as documentation of client progress.  Requires travel within the local service area.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, or psychology, or other qualified social, behavioral, or human services field.  Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a qualified human services field; two years of related work experience in a mental health setting; knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSM IV; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

06/07/10

Salary: (14/01)

$15.16/Hr; 2,628.91/Mo

Location:

Terrell

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 POSITION: Case Mgr III       POSITION #: 216      Working Title: HCS/GR Service Coord.

Supervised by: HCS Service Coordination Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the HCS & GR programs in accessing community-based services and resources.  Responsibilities include assessment and verification of service coordination needs, service planning, referral, monitoring of service provision, advocacy for consumers, after-hours crisis services, and documentation of progress.  Responsibilities involve frequent contact with consumers, family members, and HCS service providers.  Extensive travel within the local service area is required.  To accommodate consumer and family needs must be able to work a flexible schedule.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a qualified social, behavioral, or human services field, such as psychology, counseling, or social work.  Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of work experience serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

08/05/10

Salary: (14/01)

$15.16Hr; $2,628.91/Mo

Location:

Mt. Pleasant

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 POSITION: Case Mgr III     POSITION #: 792      Working Title: HCS Service Coordinator

Supervised by: HCS Service Coordination Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the HCS program in accessing community-based services and resources.  Responsibilities include assessment and verification of service coordination needs, service planning, referral, monitoring of service provision, advocacy for consumers, after-hours crisis services, and documentation of progress.  Responsibilities involve frequent contact with consumers, family members, and HCS service providers.  Extensive travel within the local service area is required.  To accommodate consumer and family needs must be able to work a flexible schedule.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a qualified social, behavioral, or human services field, such as psychology, counseling, or social work.  An acceptable substitution for the education requirement is a High School diploma or GED, and current employment as an HCS Case Manager with one year of work experience as an HCS Case Manager.  Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of work experience serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

09/02/10

Salary: (14/01)

$15.16Hr; $2,628.91/Mo

Location:

Mt. Pleasant

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 POSITION: MR Assistant I     POSITION #: 197    Working Title: Habilitation Trainer

Supervised By: Director of  HCS-North Provider Services

Directly Supervises: None

Position performs complex habilitation work involving implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Responsibilities include performing structured therapeutic activities, providing assistance and training in personal hygiene, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, recreation and leisure activities, and maintenance of basic health care needs.  Position also provides transportation services, and serves as member of interdisciplinary team.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications: One year of work experience in a rehabilitation setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.  Working computer skills, including Microsoft Word.

Date Posted:

09/02/10

Salary: (05/01)

$9.02/Hr; $1,563.76/Mo

Location:

Terrell

Hours: (100% FTE)

8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon - Fri

 POSITION: Human Srvcs Tech V    POSITION #:  482     Working Title: ECI  Interpreter

Supervised by: Director of ECI Services

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides interpretation services for families and ECI direct service providers.  Responsibilities include interpreting or translating sign, written or verbal languages into English and Spanish, as well as providing bilingual coordination and implementation of initial, annual and any subsequent assessments and/or evaluations for children from birth – 3 years of age.  Responsible for the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to enroll eligible children for early intervention services.  Responsible for providing any and all service coordination and targeted case management to children and their families who are either potentially eligible or eligible for ECI services to support any and all services being provided.  Provides developmental services to children who have an identified need for developmental service.  Assists parents with transition to the local education agency or program for typically developing children as identified on the child’s IFSSP.  Incumbent must have the ability to understand and translate language accurately in various situations and difficulty levels. Position requires extensive travel within Hunt County service area using personal vehicle (or Center-owned vehicle, when available) to provide services at client homes, and to provide transportation for client families, as required.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.  Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and have one or more years of work experience providing interpretation services (English/Spanish) with a pediatric population.  Must be able to read and re-write material into a specific language as required.  Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major field of study in a qualified human services field, such as social work, child development and/or family studies, special education, elementary education, nursing, communication disorders, psychology, or counseling and guidance, plus current Texas licensure or certification in that field.  A Bachelor’s degree in a field not listed here, and with 18 hours of college-level course work in early childhood may be considered.  Knowledge of ECI philosophy; certification as an interpreter of English/Spanish languages.  Certification Requirement:  Individuals who possess a degree in any of the above listed fields and who are not licensed or certified in the particular area of study (e.g., LSW, LPC, RN, or EIS) will be required to enter the Competency Demonstration System upon employment to become certified as an Early Intervention Specialist.  The EIS Certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment as a condition of employment.  

Date Posted:

08/16/10

Salary:

DOQ

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

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