What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychological Associate I, (LPC-A, LCSW-I, LMFT-A), MHY, Pos. #541(266), Corpus Christi, TX position at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities?
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 $25.64, 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
Will provide psychotherapy, skills training, and case management as authorized by HHS TRR model. Will provide therapy and rehab services using HHS approved curricula to children and adolescents 3-17 years old. Will perform intake assessments. Works towards positive consumer outcomes by reducing symptoms and increasing level of functioning. Community based services.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of Psychology, Counseling or Social Work. Must be licensed as a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW by the State of Texas or must be licensed as a LPC-A, LCSW-I, or LMFT-A by the State of Texas. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstration of the clinical competencies required by agency approved standardized training
- Valid Texas Driver's license
- Computer literate
- Ability to participate as a team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to assess individuals through interview.
- Knowledge of psychopathology as described in DSM-5
- Experience in the use of counseling techniques to treat persons with mental disorders
- Ability to plan treatment for consumers.
- Ability to interact effectively with families and other members of the community
- In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices
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
Salary : $26
