Careers

 POSITION: HSS VI           POSITION #: 502       Working Title: Chem Dep Counselor

Supervised by: Director, Lakes Behavioral Health Clinic

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment services to include chemical dependency assessment, treatment planning, group and individual counseling, drug court duties, and didactic educational lectures in accordance with payor contract guidelines.  Will work closely with Probations and Parole to manage referrals.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School diploma or GED with current Texas licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), plus two years of work experience in a chemical dependency treatment setting.  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: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, or psychology, with current Texas licensure as LCDC, plus one or more years of work experience in a chemical dependency treatment setting.  Knowledge of probation and parole programs; working computer skills including MS Word and BHIPS; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

10/29/09

Salary: (15/01)

$16.13/Hr; $2,796.53/Mo

Location:

Bonham

Hours: 100% FTE

9:00 am – 8:00 pm,

Mon – Thurs; Flex

 POSITION: Receptionist            POSITION #:  498             Working Title: Receptionist

Supervised by:  Director, BH Services

Directly Supervises: None

Position is responsible for coordinating all incoming communications including operation of the switchboard telecommunications system for the behavioral health clinic, and greeting and directing all consumers and visitors to appropriate personnel.  Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments for clinicians, data entry, and general clerical support services such as assisting with financial intakes, filing, faxing, and copying, as well as providing coverage in the absence of other support staff.  Incumbent must be highly organized with multi-tasking skills, and capable of managing requests from multiple staff in a high traffic/high noise setting.  Strong interpersonal skills are essential.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six months of related work experience.  Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating a console telecommunication system; working computer skills including MS Word and Excel; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

11/30/09

Salary: (04/01)

$8.56/Hr; $890.51/Mo.

Location:

Bonham

Hours: 60% FTE (24 Hrs/Wk)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon – Thur

POSITION: Physician IV or Director III  POSITION #:  777  Working Title: Psychiatrist

                                                                                                           or Nurse Practitioner

Supervised by: Medical Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position works under the supervision of the Medical Director, and is responsible for providing psychiatric and physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of clientele in accordance with MH Community Standards, Commissioner’s Rules, BNE guidelines for scope of APN practice, Medicaid standards, and all other applicable department rules and regulations.  Responsibilities also include documentation of daily service records that support the community MH record system, as well as the reimbursement and CARE systems.  Position functions as a member of the clinical treatment team, and coordinates treatment modalities.  Also authorizes all treatment plans, consults with other clinical staff on difficult cases, participates in quality assurance activities, and acts as liaison with other community providers.  Minimum Qualifications: Physician position requires licensure to practice medicine in the State of Texas, plus three years of licensed medical practice.  Or, successful completion of an approved residency training in two specialties with certification by at least one specialty member’s board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or equivalent body.  The Nurse Practitioner position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse and board certification as an Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges and four (4) years of work experience as an RN in a recognized health care facility.  OR, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse and board certification as an Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges and five (5) years of work experience as an RN in a recognized health care facility. 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: Three years of work experience in the field of psychiatry; or one year psychiatric nursing experience.  Board certification or eligibility desired.  Bilingual skills (English/Spanish), and proficient computer skills.

Date Posted:

07/23/09

Salary:

DOQ

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri

 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 #: 726  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 extensive 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:

12/31/09

Salary: (14/03)

$16.13/Hr; $2,796.53/Mo

Location:

Rotating Assignment: Sulphur Springs, Paris, & 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: Human Srvcs Spec II    POSITION #: 499      Working Title: Chem Dep

                                                                                                                  Counselor Intern

Supervised by: BH Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides outpatient chemical dependency treatment services to include chemical dependency assessment, treatment planning, and group and individual counseling in accordance with payor contract guidelines.  Will work closely with Probations and Parole to manage referrals.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School diploma or GED, plus 0 – 4000 hours of documented supervision by QCC towards Texas licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).   Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  Preferred Qualifications: Graduate Counselor Intern status with 4000 + hours of documented supervision by QCC towards Texas licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC); knowledge of probation and parole programs; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

02/04/10

Salary: (05/02 – 11/03)

$9.25 - $13.43/Hr; $1,604.08 - $2,328.67/Mo

DOQ

Location:

Sherman

Hours: 100% FTE

9:00 am – 8:00 pm,

Mon – Thurs

POSITION: Physician IV or Director III  POSITION #:  239  Working Title: Psychiatrist

                                                                                                           or Nurse Practitioner

Supervised by: Medical Director

Directly Supervises: None

Position works under the supervision of the Medical Director, and is responsible for providing psychiatric and physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of clientele in accordance with MH Community Standards, Commissioner’s Rules, BNE guidelines for scope of APN practice, Medicaid standards, and all other applicable department rules and regulations.  Responsibilities also include documentation of daily service records that support the community MH record system, as well as the reimbursement and CARE systems.  Position functions as a member of the clinical treatment team, and coordinates treatment modalities.  Also authorizes all treatment plans, consults with other clinical staff on difficult cases, participates in quality assurance activities, and acts as liaison with other community providers.  Minimum Qualifications: Physician position requires licensure to practice medicine in the State of Texas, plus three years of licensed medical practice.  Or, successful completion of an approved residency training in two specialties with certification by at least one specialty member’s board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or equivalent body.  The Nurse Practitioner position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse and board certification as an Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges and four (4) years of work experience as an RN in a recognized health care facility.  OR, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, plus current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse and board certification as an Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges and five (5) years of work experience as an RN in a recognized health care facility. 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: Three years of work experience in the field of psychiatry; or one year psychiatric nursing experience.  Board certification or eligibility desired.  Bilingual skills (English/Spanish), and proficient computer skills.

Date Posted:

11/04/08

Salary:

DOQ

Location:

Sulphur Springs

Hours: 20% FTE (8 Hrs/Wk)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri

 POSITION: Nurse III        POSITION #: 403             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 fills medication trays. Minimum Qualifications: Requires 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:

01/25/10

Salary: (17/02)

$3,263.32/Mo.

Location:

Sulphur Springs

Hours:  100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon - Fri

 POSITION: Case Mgr III        POSITION #: 207        Working Title: Service Coordinator

Supervised by: Service Coordination Supervisor

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities 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 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, including after-hours, holidays, and weekends.  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; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

02/01/10

Salary: (14/01)

$15.16/Hr; $2,628.91/Mo

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 POSITION: Case Mgr V       POSITION #: 785        Working Title: HCS Service

                                                                                                     Coordination Manager

Supervised by: Director of MR Authority Services

Directly Supervises: Area HCS Service Coordination and Support Staff

Position provides administrative oversight to the HCS Service Coordination program for a 4-county service area, and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of this program.  Provides direct supervision, training, evaluation and consultation to both HCS Service Coordination and support staff; assists with MRA management functions, and manages provider relations.  Responsibilities include recruitment and development of program staff; supervision of HCS Service Coordination activities; verification of service coordination; monitoring HCS Service Coordination functions by DADS and MRA standards, including the person-directed planning process; and service/supervisory documentation.  Position also participates in various quality management activities, and makes presentations to community groups for educational purposes, as requested.  Requires frequent in-person contact with individuals and families served in the HCS program, as well as with HCS service providers. Extensive travel within the local service area is required, as is 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 including, but not limited to, psychology, counseling, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice.  Must have four years of work experience in a human services field, which must include one or more years experience in Service Coordination, and one year must have been in a managerial role.  Employer may consider a combination of established knowledge of and experience with HCS evidentiary principles, HCS case management, and HCS service provision a substitute for managerial 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: Master’s degree in a qualified human services field; two or more years of work experience serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

01/14/10

Date Amended:

01/25/10

Salary:

DOQ

Location:

TBD: Terrell, Corsicana, or Waxahachie

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

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