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Lakes Regional MHMR Center

ADA/EEO EMPLOYER

Send Application and Resume to:

Lakes Regional MHMR CENTER

400 Airport Rd.

P.O. Box 747

Terrell, TX 75160

Phone: (972) 388-2000

Fax: (972) 388-2017

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

August  18, 2008  6:31 PM

 

Applications will be accepted only for posted vacant positions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Applications must be fully completed to be considered. This includes indicating the specific position for which you are applying.  If the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, their application will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for consideration of an interview. ALL POSITIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS BEFORE BEING CLOSED.

**As part of the employment process, NEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. CARD. In the case of non-citizens, proof of employment authorization is required.**

NOTICE: Lakes Regional MHMR Center is a drug free workplace. BEFORE employment, all successful applicants will be required to take and pass a drug test, which detects the presence of several types of drugs.

It is also the policy of Lakes Regional MHMR Center that new employees and volunteers shall have a criminal records check and, when applicable, a Medicaid sanctions check to determine eligibility for employment or volunteer status. The barring of licensed persons from billing Medicaid will disqualify the applicant from employment/volunteer at Lakes Regional MHMR Center.  As will convictions of the following criminal offenses: criminal homicide; kidnapping and unlawful restraint; indecency with a child or continuous sexual abuse of a young child(ren); sexual assault; aggravated assault; injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual; abandoning or endangering a child; aiding suicide; agreement to abduct from custody; sale or purchase of a child; arson; robbery; aggravated robbery; indecent exposure; improper relationship between educator and student; improper photography or visual recording; deadly conduct; aggravated sexual assault; terroristic threat; online solicitation of a minor; money laundering; Medicaid fraud; cruelty to animals; or a conviction under the laws of another state, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed here.  And, a conviction of any of the following duirng the five years before proposed employment or volunteer status: an assault punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or as a felony; burglary; theft punishable as a felony; misapplication of fiduciary property or property of a financial institution punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or as a felony; securing execution of a document by deception punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or felony;  false identification as a peace officer; or disorderly conduct. Also, a conviction of an offense that the Cener determines is a contraindication to employment or volunteer status.  In addition, individuals with confirmed allegations of abuse or neglect, or who are listed as unemployable in the Employee Misconduct Registry or as revoked in the Nurse Aide Registry will not be eligible for employment or volunteer status.

 

 


APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON LAKES REGIONAL MHMR CENTER WEB PAGE  http://www.lrmhmrc.org/careers.html

AND AT LAKES REGIONAL OFFICE @ 400 N. AIRPORT RD., TERRELL, TX. 75160

 


 

Resumes and/or applications for employment will be accepted and retained on file for the general types of positions listed below for a period of one year.  In the event that a specific position becomes available that matches the candidate’s qualifications, then that candidate will be contacted about their interest in being considered for that position.  Applications for employment will be required to be considered for a specific available vacant position.  Resumes/applications may be submitted to Human Resources at P.O. Box 747, Terrell, TX 75160 or faxed to (972) 388-2017.

Position Types:

Psychiatrist

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Occupational, Physical, &/or Speech Therapists

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (e.g., LPC, LCMSW, LMFT)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

Bachelor’s-level Mental Health Clinician

Bachelor’s-level Mental Retardation Service Coordinator

 

 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS BY SERVICE SITE:

 

 

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

 

 

 

 

Bonham Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gainesville Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

Greenville Area Positions:

 

 POSITION: Physician IV or Director III    POSITION #:  240  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:

11/30/07

Min Post Date:

12/07/07

Salary:

 

DOQ

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 20% - 100% FTE (8 – 40 Hrs/Wk)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kaufman Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

Mt. Pleasant Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

Paris Area Positons:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherman Area Positions:

 

 POSITION: Human Srvcs Tech I   POSITION #: 739   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 – 2000 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: Knowledge of probation and parole programs; working computer skills including MS Word; and bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Date Posted:

04/15/08

Min Post Date:

04/22/08

Salary: (08/01)

$10.31/Hr; $715.46/Mo

Location:

Sherman

Hours: (40% FTE (16 hrs/wk)

Schedule TBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sulphur Springs Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrell Area Positions:

 

 POSITION: Clinical Social Worker II     POSITION #: 760      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.  Serves as member of after-hours crisis hotline rotation.  Requires extensive travel within the Kaufman and Rockwall County 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:

06/17/08

Min Post Date:

06/23/08

Salary: (14/01)

$14.72/Hr; 2,552.52/Mo

Location:

Terrell

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 POSITION: Clinical Social Worker II     POSITION #: 730      Working Title:  QMHP

Supervised by: MH Center Director

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.  Serves as member of after-hours crisis hotline rotation.  Requires extensive travel within the Kaufman and Rockwall County 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:

07/23/08

Min Post Date:

07/30/08

Salary: (14/01)

$14.72/Hr; $2,552.52/Mo.

Location:

Terrell

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri; Flex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES:

 

 

Corsicana Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

Ennis Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

Greenville Area Positions:

 

 

 POSITION: Houseparent I   POSITION #: 694    Working Title:  Residential Trainer

Supervised By: Director, ICF-MR Residential Services

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities in structured residential settings.  Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, transportation, recreation and leisure skills, and maintaining basic health.  Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.  Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents; and serves as a positive role model for consumers.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. 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: Six months work experience in a residential setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Date Posted:

07/14/08

Min Post Date:

07/20/08

Salary: (05/01)

$8.75/Hr; $910.88/Mo.

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 60% FTE (24 Hrs/Wk)

8:00 am  – 8:00 pm, Sat & Sun

 

 

 

 

 POSITION: Houseparent I        POSITION #:  625       Working Title: Residential Trainer

Supervised By: Director, ICF-MR Residential Services

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities in a structured residential setting.  Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, transportation, recreation and leisure skills, and maintaining basic health.  Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.  Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents; and serves as a positive role model for consumers.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. 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: Six months work experience in a residential setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Date Posted:

07/24/08

Min Post Date:

07/31/08

Salary: (05/01)

$8.75/Hr; $1,518.14/Mo

Location:

Greenville

Hours: 100% FTE

Split Shift: 5:00 am – 9:00 am

& 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Mon – Fri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mt. Pleasant Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paris Area Positions:

 

 POSITION: Houseparent I   POSITION #: 153    Working Title:  Residential Trainer

Supervised By: HCS Home Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities in structured residential settings.  Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, transportation (includes driving a 15-passenger van), recreation and leisure skills, and maintaining basic health.  Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.  Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents; and serves as a positive role model for consumers.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. 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: Six months work experience in a residential setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Date Posted:

06/13/08

Min Post Date:

06/19/08

Salary: (05/01)

$8.75/Hr.; $759.11/Mo.

Location:

Paris

Hours: 50% FTE (20 Hrs/Wk)

10:00 pm – 6:00 am,  Sat - Sun;

10:00 pm – 10:00 am, Sun – Mon;

& PRN during the week

 

 

 

 

Rockwall Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

Royse City Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sulphur Springs Area Positions:

 

None available at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrell Area Positions:

 

 POSITION: Houseparent I        POSITION #:  142       Working Title: Residential Trainer

 

Supervised By: HCS Home Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities in a structured residential setting.  Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, transportation, recreation and leisure skills, and maintaining basic health.  Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.  Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents; and serves as a positive role model for consumers.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. 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: Six months work experience in a residential setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Date Posted:

05/29/08

Min Post Date:

06/04/08

Salary: (05/01)

$8.75/Hr; $1,214.51/Mo

Location:

Terrell

Hours: 80% FTE (32 hrs/wk)

7:00 am – 11:00 pm, Sat &

7:00 am – 11:00 pm, Sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 POSITION: LVN III             POSITION #: 684            Working Title: HCS Nurse

Supervised by: Director of HCS-North Residential Services & Nursing Supervisor, HCS RS

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides complex technical nursing services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Responsibilities include assessment for ongoing nursing care and treatment; medication administration; supervision of self-administration of medication program; administration of treatment and first aid; documentation of services and data collection; scheduling of medical appointments; and teaches/monitors infection control techniques.  Minimum Qualifications: Requires High School diploma or GED with current Texas licensure as a LVN.   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: Five or more years experience as a LVN in a health care facility; one or more years of nursing experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Date Posted:

06/13/08

Min Post Date:

06/19/08

Salary: (12/01 – 12/07)

$13.04 - $15.66/Hr; $2,261 - $2,715/Mo.

DOQ

Location:

Terrell

Hours: 100% FTE

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri

Flex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waxahachie Area Positions:

 

 

 

 POSITION: Houseparent I   POSITION #: 763    Working Title:  Residential Trainer

TEMPORARY POSITION            FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY

Supervised By: Home Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Position provides direct care services to persons with developmental disabilities in structured residential settings.  Residents are all female, many of whom are non-ambulatory and require total care.  Responsibilities include provision of training and assistance with all activities of daily living, including administration and monitoring of medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping, food preparation and feeding, mobility and community access, transportation (includes driving a 15-passenger van), recreation and leisure skills, and maintaining basic health.  Implements behavior management programs, and provides emergency behavior or health-related interventions, as necessary.  Position fosters a productive, clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents; and serves as a positive role model for consumers.  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of work experience. 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: Six months work experience in a residential setting serving persons with developmental disabilities.