Employment

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING DATE: July 06, 2009

CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2009

Notice of Pre-employment and Pre-assignment Clearance

The names of all Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (“ATCMHMR”) prospective employees are cleared through a pre-employment criminal history and registry clearance. The clearance will search data from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals, the Texas Department of Human Services Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry, and the Texas Department of State Health Services Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System. Additionally, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance is conducted for those applicants who have resided outside the state of Texas within the past two years of application. A conviction for any of the offenses listed below is a bar to employment with ATCMHMR:

· Criminal homicide (Penal Code, Chapter 19);

· Kidnapping and unlawful restraint (Penal Code, Chapter 20);

· Indecency with a child (Penal Code, §21.11) or continuous sexual abuse of young child or children (Penal Code, §21.02);

· Sexual assault (Penal Code, §22.011);

· Aggravated assault (Penal Code, §22.02);

· Injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual (Penal Code, §22.04);

· Abandoning or endangering a child (Penal Code, §22.041);

· Aiding suicide (Penal Code, §22.08),

· Agreement to abduct from custody (Penal Code, §25.031);

· Sale or purchase of a child (Penal Code, §25.08);

· Arson (Penal Code, §28.02);

· Robbery (Penal Code, §29.02);

· Aggravated robbery (Penal Code, §29.03);

· Indecent exposure (Penal Code, §21.08);

· Improper relationship between educator and student (Penal Code, §21.12);

· Improper photography or visual recording (Penal Code, §21.15);

· Deadly conduct (Penal Code, §22.05);

· Aggravated sexual assault (Penal Code, §22.021);

· Terrorist threat (Penal Code, §22.07);

· Online solicitation of a minor (Penal Code, §33.021);

· Money laundering (Penal Code, §34.02);

· Medicaid fraud (Penal Code, §35A.02);

· Cruelty to animals (Penal Code, §42.09); 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 under this paragraph; and

· A conviction of any of the following offenses during the five years before proposed employment or volunteer status:

(A) Assault that is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or as a felony (Penal Code, §22.01);

(B) Burglary (Penal Code, §30.02);

(D) Misapplication of fiduciary property or property of a financial institution that is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or felony (Penal Code, §32.45);

(E) Securing execution of a document by deception that is punishable as a Class a misdemeanor or a felony (Penal Code, §32.46),

(F) False identification as a peace officer (Penal Code, §37.12); or

(G) Disorderly conduct (Penal Code, §42.01(a)(7), (8), or (9)).

In addition, convictions of other types of criminal offenses may be considered a contraindication to employment with ATCMHMR, in ATCMHMR’s discretion.

ATCMHMR will not hire any applicant who is listed as revoked in the Nurse Aide Registry or as unemployable in the Employee Misconduct Registry, or who has a confirmed allegation in the Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System. Applicants being considered for hire in ATCMHMR’s Behavioral Health Division and applicants being considered for hire into positions requiring eligibility for the Center’s driving insurance will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program. Employment will be contingent upon the results. Applicants for employment in positions requiring a license, certification, and/or educational attainment beyond the high school level will be required to provide the original license, certification, or educational transcript prior to being approved for hire. Note: A fully completed Austin Travis County MHMR Center application is required for consideration of employment. Resumes may be included with each application, but will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written notification of application results.

No applicant will be employed if the application is falsified in any way. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal, if employed.

Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009 Human Resources Department, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704.29

For further information regarding job opportunities, call the Human Resources Office at (512) 440-4074 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit our web site at www.atcmhmr.com all of our positions are in the following categories:

Administrative/Management Positions

· Director of Intellectual Disabilities Division

· Associate Director/Managed Care Services

· Senior Accountant/Business Office

* Medical Positions

· LVN III/In-home Support Nursing

· Relief RN/LVN/In-home Support Nursing

· Staff Psychiatrist/ANEW

· Relief Staff Psychiatrist/PES

· RN/Developmental Disabilities Respite

· RN/Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

* Technical Positions

· No Positions Available

* Social Worker/Caseworker Positions/Licensed Clinicians

· Rehabilitation Specialist/The Inn

· Therapist/Child & Family Services

· (3) Rehabilitation Specialist/Psychiatric & Counseling Services

· Case Manager I/Intensive Case Management Child & Family Services

· Relief Utilization Manager/Utilization Management

· Utilization Manager/Utilization Management

· Intake Worker/PATH/ACCESS

· LPHA/Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)

· LPHA/Next Step Crisis Respite Program

· Relief Service Coordinator/DD Services

* Direct Care Positions

· Risk Reduction Specialist/C.A.R.E. Program

· Outreach Worker/C.A.R.E. Program

· Peer Recovery Specialist/Inn

· Peer Recovery Specialist/Crisis Respite Recovery Program

* Secretarial/Clerical Positions

· Admin Support Tech I/Next Step Crisis Respite

* Part Time/Relief Positions

· Non-certified Relief Applied Behavior Analysis Provider/Infant Parent Program ECI

· Community Service Professional/DD In-home Support Services

· Relief Aide/Developmental Disabilities Residential Services/Jones/Corona/Arboleda

· Relief LPHA/MCOT

We honor diversity

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

DIRECTOR, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DIVISION, 1430 COLLIER STREET, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION

Job Number: 09-128-0601

Education: Master’s Degree in the Human Services or Public Administration field required.

Experience: Under the broad direction of the Director of Programs and the Executive Director, and with great latitude for decision making, serves as Director of Intellectual Disabilities area. The Director will provide direction and oversight to program staff, ensures the use and evaluation of best practice models of services, and ensures the financial viability of the ID area. Represents the Center in community and statewide settings where a voice for Intellectual Disabilities is appropriate. The individual in this position must process the knowledge of Medicaid and other funding sources plus the ability to oversee the management of the services system that meets requirements of funding sources. Must have knowledge of state laws and applicable rules related to intellectual and developmental disabilities and knowledge of best practices models of service. Must have proven ability to manage large work groups with successful outcomes. Proven success developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing budgets in excess of 1 million dollars. Must have the ability to constructively and efficiently work with other professionals and staff, community representatives, persons with disabilities, and family members and the ability to foster strong, positive, working relationships with interagency and intra-agency team members. The minimum of seven (7) years experience in management and mental retardation required. At lease five (5) years experience in budgeting, Medicaid and supervision required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $6,666 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, 56 EAST AVENUE, MANAGED CARE SERVICES

Job Number: 09-109-6394

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the Human Services field required.

Experience: Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Network Development and Management, the Associate Director for the administrative and clinical responsibilities of the Single Point of Entry, continuity of Care, Wait list management and Utilization management, and related contracts. The employee in this position is responsible for providing sound leadership and supervision, managing the area budget, continuously improving service practices, and participating in Center and community-wide planning. The Associate Director performs work duties with high degree of autonomy and functions. This position oversees and manages Utilization Management and call center functions for Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Tejas Behavioral Health, contracts and Inter-local Agreements with the City and County and Travis County Healthcare District. The Director is responsible for maintaining working relationships among internal and external customers, State mental Health Facilities, city and County personnel related to the SAMSO contracts, county courts and health plan customers. This position requires at least five (5) years progressively responsible management and supervisory experience. The position requires a minimum of five (5) years experience in utilization management with clinical experience in work with individuals who experience chronic mental illness or who have dual disorders of mental illness and substance use disorders. This position requires the individual have knowledge of state laws and applicable rules related to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Must have knowledge of management skills and techniques, including administrative practices and fiscal management. Must process the ability to effectively communicate ideas and complex concepts with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds through oral and written communication, to foster strong, positive and effective working relationships with inter-agency and intra-agency team members, encouraging and supporting interaction among various team members across organizational lines. Must have working knowledge of computer, and software and the ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately and hold staff accountable for outcomes, and knowledge of managed care and managed services environment. Must process the ability to summarize and produce effective statistical and analytical reports. The minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, crisis intervention, data entry, word processing and budget experience required.

Licenses: LCSW OR LPC license required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $6,142 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, 1430 COLLIER STREET, BUSINESS OFFICE

Job Number: 09-098-4032

Education: Senior Staff position requires a degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting.

Experience: Experience must include preparation of monthly financial statements, account reconciliations and financial analyses. Must be proficient in Excel. Experience in governmental accounting a plus.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday.

Salary: $ 3,851 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

MEDICAL POSITION

LVN III, 5225 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., INDIVIDUAL IN-HOME SUPPORT NURSING

Job Number: 09-136-5163

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, plus program certification from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: The Nursing Unit impacts the quality and quantity of consumer services, and fosters self-determination. This position is also charged with coordinating consumer needs regarding medical, dental, adaptive aids, minor home modifications, and other issues within inclusive settings through a network of professionals, advocates, family members, and friends. In addition this position will train and education to consumer, family members and direct support staff in a community based setting. Must process the knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, knowledge of community services and resources applicable to the target population. Must have knowledge of substance abuse treatment options suitable for target population and skilled in nursing curriculum development. Must process the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations on various sensitive matters, developing health-centered service relationships with clients and the ability to provide clinical training to other nursing staff personnel and or Phlebotomists. At least one (1) year clinical experience, computer applications, managed care, and mental retardation experience required.

Licenses: Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $2,864 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF RN/LVN, 5225 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., INDIVIDUAL IN-HOME SUPPORT NURSING

Job Number: 09-135-9037

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, plus program certification from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday as needed.

Salary: $2,679 - $2,864 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

STAFF PSYCHISTRIST, 4920 NORTH IH 35, ANEW PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-124-5735

Education: Doctorate Degree in Medicine required.

Experience: Psychiatrist in a community mental health setting, outpatient including some emergency services and some consultant and liaison work. Qualifications include: graduation from an accredited medical school; licensed to practice medicine in Texas, successful completion of a residency approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body. Must have demonstrated capabilities in medical practice and clinical administration and management as well as in crisis intervention, dual diagnosis and substance abuse treatment. With a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis, substance abuse and mental health experience required.

Licenses: Medical Licenses for the State of Texas required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $11,250 - $12,500 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF SPYCHIATRIST, 56 EAST AVENUE, PES

Job Number: 09-125-9500

Education: Doctorate Degree in M.D. required.

Licenses: Medical Licenses for the State of Texas required.

Hours: Hours After 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $80 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RN, 5225 NORTH LAMAR BLVD, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Job Number: 09-122-6365

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, plus program certification from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: This position is primarily located in the Respite Unit of the Developmental Disabilities Division. The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialized health care, training and education to consumers, family members and direct support staff in a community based setting. In addition, this position will provide professional leadership in nursing and medial support, in-service, and training activities to parents, students, and community groups when requested and as approved by the Director of Developmental Disabilities. At this advanced level, work is performed under general supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The RN position reports to the Associate Director of Internal Provider Services and has some direct supervisory duties. Three (3) years experience providing direct care for active substance abusers, mentally ill and or developmentally disable individuals preferred. Must process the knowledge and ability of nursing techniques and procedures, community services and resources applicable to the target population, skilled in health curriculum development and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations on various sensitive matters, developing health-centered service relationships with clients. With a minimum of two (2) years experience in management, Medicaid and computer application required. At least one (1) one year experience in dual diagnosis and mental retardation required.

Licenses: RN Licenses for the State of Texas required. Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $3,725 - $3,851 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RN, 56 EAST AVENUE, MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM (MCOT)

Job Number: 09-053-6407

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, plus program certification from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: The position of RN for the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team provides specialized psychiatric nursing services. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team is designed to be immediately available to respond to clients at the site of the crisis. When not responding to crisis calls, the position is co-located with Psychiatric Emergency Services at the Nadine Jay Building unit of the Crisis Services Division of Austin Travis County MHMR. This position works in close conjunction with and in support of Austin Travis County MHMR’s Psychiatric Emergency Services and the Crisis Intervention Teams. Of the Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff’s Department providing nursing assessments, interventions, brief follow-up and service linkage to adults and children/youth in non-clinical community settings. There is extensive latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. Three (3) years experience in providing direct care for individuals with mental illnesses and or substance abuse preferred. With the minimum of five (5) years working experience in assessment and health care and crisis intervention required. At least two (2) years working experience in dual diagnosis and case management required.

Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM rotating shifts, 4 days per week.

Salary: $3,725 - $4,113 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

TECHNICAL POSITION

There are no Technical positions available for the week of

July 06, 2009 through July 10, 2009.

SOCIAL/CASEWORKER POSITIONS

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST, 1631 EAST 2^ND STREET BLDG. D, PSYCHIATRIC & COUNSELING SERVICES COMMUNITY TREATMENT TEAM

Job Number: 09-142-5892

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: The Rehabilitation Specialist provides individual psychiatric rehabilitative skills training and crisis assessment and management in the client’s home or in the community environment. The Rehabilitation Specialist assess presenting symptoms within the clinical diagnosis to assess the client’s mental impairment, develop a personalized plan to provide services sought by the client, coordinate appropriate services and provide necessary skills training to facilitate the client’s success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning. Service may include providing interventions utilizing best methodologies necessary to obtain or maintain employment or housing, or to obtain services such as medical care, dental care, food clothing, utilities, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, or any other basic human need and the coordination of these services to assist the client in obtaining these services. At this advanced level, client caseloads are complex and unstable with increased need for crisis intervention. Work is performed under limited supervision of the unit manager with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Community based services are required. At least one (1) year experience in case management, counseling, crisis intervention and mental health experience required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $2,352 - $2,594 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST, 56 EAST AVENUE, THE INN

Job Number: 09-141-6456 (PART-TIME POSITION)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: This position may be located in any service unit of Austin Travis County MHMR. The primary purpose of the position is to assess a client’s mental impairment, develop a personalized plan to provide services sought by the client, coordinate appropriate services and provide necessary skills training to facilitate the client’s success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning. Services may include developing skills necessary to obtain or maintain employment or housing, or to obtain services such as medical care, dental care, food, clothing, utilities, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, or any other basic human need and the coordination of these services to assist the client in obtaining these services. At this level, client caseloads are relatively stable with limited need for crisis intervention. Work is performed under the general supervision of the unit manage with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must have knowledge of community resources, of case management and service coordination principles, objectives, standards and methods, and of program objectives, policies and procedures. The ability to access the client needs and to coordinate client services, communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations and the ability to instruct and demonstrate effective social behaviors and skills necessary for client success. With a minimum of (2) year experience in case management and clinical experience required. At least one (1) year experience in crisis intervention required.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday.

Salary: $1,176 - $1,386 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

THERAPIST, 105 WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

Job Number: 09-140-6531

Education: Master’s Degree in the Human Services field required.

Experience: The Therapist provides clinical treatment, service coordination, and information and referral services for assigned Center consumers. The clinical treatment may include outpatient services in the modalities of individual, family and group therapies. Additional services may include collateral contacts; count testimony, and case consultation. Services may be provided at program sites or within the environment of the consumer’s home or school setting. The therapist develops and implements an individualized treatment plan t hat may include mental health assessment, advocacy, intensive care coordination, parent training, family support, crisis intervention, therapy and skills training. Must coordinate with multiple child serving systems when necessary. Must meet the requirement of obtaining 65% direct service hours per month and provide timely and accurate documentation. Awareness and knowledge of cultural diversity in the community is beneficial. At least two (2) years experience in children’s mental health, computer applications, and counseling required. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday with flexible hours, some evenings required.

Salary: $2,535 - $2,772 per month depending on Bilingual status.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST, 1631 EAST 2^ND STREET BLDG. D, PSYCHIATRIC & COUNSELING SERVICES COMMUNITY TREATMENT TEAM

Job Number: 09-138-5438

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $2,352 - $2,594 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

REHABILITIATION SPECIALSIT, 1631-D EAST 2^ND STREET, PSYCHIATRIC & COUNSELING SERVICES

Job Number: 09-133-6511

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology required. Master’s Degree preferred. Education may be substituted for experience.

Experience: The Rehabilitation Specialist provides individual psychiatric rehabilitative skills training and crisis assessment and management in the client’s home or in the community environment. The Rehabilitation Specialist assess presenting symptoms within the clinical diagnosis to assess the client’s mental impairment, develop a personalized plan to provide services sought by the client, coordinate appropriate services and provide necessary skills training to facilitate the client’s success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning. Service may include providing interventions utilizing best methodologies necessary to obtain or maintain employment or housing, or to obtain services such as medical care, dental care, food clothing, utilities, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance, or any other basic human need and the coordination of these services to assist the client in obtaining these services. At this advanced level, client caseloads are complex and unstable with increased need for crisis intervention. Work is performed under limited supervision of the unit manager with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Community based services are required. At least one (1) year experience in case management, counseling, and crisis intervention, assisting dually diagnosis individuals and experience in mental health required. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $2,352 - $2,594 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

CASE MANAGER I, 1717 WEST 10^TH STREET, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

Job Number: 09-132-6211

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Work or Psychology required.

Experience: The Case Manager is a member of the Child and Family Services Team. This position is required to perform routine and intensive case management duties assisting clients in accessing linkage to medical, social, educational, financial and other appropriate services and resources. Anticipated caseload varies from 22 to 27 and requires 20 to 25 client contact hours per week. The Case Manager will empower individuals and their families to achieve quality of life and community participation acceptable to the individual or legally authorized representative. This position works closely with Child Psychiatrists, therapist, and other agencies representatives within the community. Knowledge of case management/service coordination, community resources, children’s mental health, crisis intervention, Medicaid, and of program policies and procedures is important. Strong organizational and computer skills are mandatory to perform timely work documentation and record keeping. Individual must work well under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility with clients and professionals are necessary qualities. A minimum of two (2) years experience in case management, computer applications, mental health, crisis intervention and linkage preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday, with flexibility per families need. Some evening hours are required.

Salary: $2,594 - $2,772 monthly, depending on education, experience, and Bilingual ability.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF UTILIZATION MANAGER, 56 EAST AVENUE, UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

Job Number: 09-131-9406

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.

Experience: The primary function of the Utilization Manager/LPHA are conducting utilization reviews, granting authorizations, and monitoring compliance with and for various contracts entered into by Austin Travis County MHMR and Tejas Behavioral Health. Contracts include, but are not limited to, those with departments of the State of Texas, the City of Austin, Travis County, and managed care health plans. Utilization managers will also be required to answer Austin Travis County MHMR’s Hotline to Help and crisis calls from the managed care plans. Data entry, maintaining files and reports, and performing other routine office work are required in this position. Must process the knowledge of rules, regulations and other guidelines of TDMHMR Mental Health Resiliency and Disease Management Program, knowledge of managed care operations and of the DSM IV criteria. Must have skills working in many computer applications including, but not limited to databases, word processing, Excel, Access, Anaszai software and others. Must have the ability to learn and use new computer applications and use standard office equipment and to create, prepare and maintain records, files and reports. The ability to work autonomously and to make decisions consistent with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the ability to adapt to a frequently changing work environment. This position requires at least five (5) years of experience in direct care of persons with a serious mental illness, documented training psychopharmacologic mental illness, participating as member of a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with chronic and serious mental illness required. At least one (1) year experience with the implementation of utilization management policies, procedures, and protocols for mental health services, either as a provider or manager and supervising mental health positions. The minimum of five (5) years experience in mental health, clinical, assessment, management and dual diagnosis required.

Licenses: LCSW or LPC licenses required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $22.95 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

UTILIZATION MANAGER, 56 EAST AVENUE, UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

Job Number: 09-130-6402

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.

Licenses: LCSW or LPC licenses required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $3,725 - $3,978 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

INTAKE WORKER, 501 EAST 7^TH STREET, PATH/ACCESS PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-123-4331

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services field required.

Experience: The Intake Worker is accountable for development, function and joint technical supervision of outreach services. Under the supervision of the Director of Homeless Services, this position shall insure compliance with PATH contractual standards, policy and all Austin Travis County MHMR policy and procedures and insure timely access to treatment and delivery of appropriate services. This position will work collaboratively with unit manager(s) to insure outreach staff is oriented and trained to unit services and the population served. Maintains a high degree of staff professionalism, clinical productivity and teamwork. Must process the knowledge and understanding of the treatment needs of the Homeless and severely mentally ill population. Must process the ability to provide technical supervision to clinical staff positions in a variety of occupational specialties. Must have the ability to develop and enhance ongoing clinical and outreach training and supervision for staff. Skill in understanding, analyzing and utilizing management data and reports and computer data systems to assist in daily operations, productivity and monthly reporting requirements. The minimum of two (2) years experience in providing assessments, working in a clinical setting and providing intake required. At least one (1) year experience in dual diagnosis, and mental health required.

Licenses: LPHA licensures required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $3,725 - $4,253 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

LPHA, 56 EAST AVENUE, MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM

Job Number: 09-119-6470

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.

Experience: This position serves a member of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). MCOT is designed to be immediately available to respond to clients at the site of the crisis. When not responding to crisis calls, the position is co-located with Psychiatric Emergency Services at the Nadine Jay Building of the Behavioral Health Division of Austin Travis County MHMR. This position works in close conjunction with and in support the ATCMHMR’s Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and the Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) of the Austin Police Department (APD) and Travis County Sheriff’s Department (TCSO) providing assessments, interventions, brief follow-up and service linkage to adults and children/youth in non-clinical community settings. There is extensive latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. Must have skills and judgment in crisis assessment and intervention techniques. With the knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of social work, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. Skills and experience using integrated computer database programs to access files and document treatment services and the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. Minimum of three (3) years experience performing mental health assessments and treatment required. Minimum of three (3) years counseling experience required. At least one (1) year experience in crisis intervention and dual diagnosis required. Three (3) years experience in mental health required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Licenses: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or a Licensed Psychologist preferred. Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program

Hours: 12 PM - 10 PM, weekdays and rotating weekends.

Salary: $3,374 – $4,253 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

LPHA, 6222 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., NEXT STEP CRISIS RESPITE PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-114-6495

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology required.

Experience: The primary purpose of the LPHA is to assess, evaluate and diagnose a client’s mental impairment, develop a personalized plan to provide services sought by the client, coordinate appropriate services and provides necessary counseling and or skills training to facilitate the client’s success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning. Services may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychosocial rehabilitative skills training necessary to obtain or maintain employment or housing, develop a social support network, or obtain services such as medical care, dental care, food, clothing, utilities, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance or any other basic human need; and the coordination of these serves to assist in client in obtaining these services. At least one (1) year experience in counseling, crisis intervention, dual diagnosis, and mental health experience required.

Licenses: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LMSW licenses required. Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $3,374 - $4,253 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF SERVICE COORDINATOR, 5225 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., DEVELOPEMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES

Job Number: 09-084-9001 (RELIEF POSITION/TEMPORY POSITION)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Services field required.

Experience: The Service Coordinator is located in the direct services division of Austin Travis County MHMR (ATCMHMR). It’s purpose is to perform moderately complex case management or service coordination work assisting clients in accessing or linkage to medical, social, educational, financial and other appropriated services and supports that may help individuals achieve a quality of life and community participation acceptable to the individual or legally authorized representative. With a minimum of two (2) years experience in mental retardation, case management, treatment plans and crisis intervention required. Applicants must be Bilingual in Spanish.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $13.56 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

DIRECT CARE POSITIONS

RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST, 1631 EAST 2^ND STREET BLDG. D, C.A.R.E. PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-139-1966

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related profession preferred. Education may be substituted for experience.

Experience: The Risk Reduction Specialist primary purpose is to perform HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C testing partnered with risk reduction counseling at targeted sites in the community. The position reports to C.A.R.E. Program’s Senior Program Manager. Through work schedules and technical program responsibilities may be coordinated with the Risk Reduction Coordinator. The individual chosen for this position must have two (2) years direct client care experience, preferably in the area of IV/AIDS, substance abuse or mental health. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. The individual must also successfully complete the Department of State and Health Services Protocol-Based Prevention counseling training. Experience in phlebotomy preferred. At least one (1) year experience in case management, HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance abuse required. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

License: Licensed Phlebotomist preferred. Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, however the schedule may require, some evening hours required. Monday – Friday with occasional weekends required.

Salary: $2,353 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

OUTREACH WORKER, 1631 EAST 2^ND STREET BLDG. D, C.A.R.E. PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-107-5958 (PART TIME POSITION)

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, counseling or related professions preferred.

Experience: The Outreach Worker provides community and street outreach, education, HIV testing and limited case management and service coordination services for adults who are at high risk of HIV, Hepatitis C or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Must process the knowledge of community resources, case management or service coordination principles, objectives, standards and methods. The Outreach Worker must have the ability to assess client’s needs and to coordinate client services and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures and socio-economic populations. At least one (1) year experience in case management, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance abuse required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Hours: Day Time Hours may require early morning and evening’s hours, Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends.

Salary: $1,101 - $1,215per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST, 56 EAST AVENUE, THE INN PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-092-6450 (Part-time Position)

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Education may be substituted for experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Experience: This position is located at Psychiatric Emergency services of the Crisis Services Division of Austin Travis County MHMR. The primary purpose of the position is to provide information to clients, provide support to administrative support staff and clients, engage clients in activities, facilitate activity groups, assist clients with completion of forms and be available to answer questions related to Austin Travis County MHMR services. Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting psychosocial peer support groups. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and learn computer skills. Must have the ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and have the knowledge of available community resources. With the minimum of two (2) years experience in mental health required.

Hour: 8 AM – 12 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $904 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST, 6222 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., CRISIS RESPITE RECOVERY REOGRAM

Job Number: 09-052-6497 (PART-TIME POSITION SEE CHANGES BELOW)

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Experience: This position is located in the Crisis Respite Program of the Austin Travis County MHMR. The Peer Recovery Specialist serves as a mentor, providing peer support services to clients with mental impairment in a voluntary inpatient setting. The Peer Recovery Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery proves. The Peer Recovery Specialist will assess a clients mental impairment, partner with the client to develop a personalized plan to provide services sought by the client, coordinate services identified, and provide skills training to facilitate the client’s success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning. Services may include developing skills necessary to obtain or maintain employment and housing, or to obtain services such as medical care, dental care, food, clothing, utilities, financial assistance, transportation, legal assistance or any other basic human need. This position is mentored by and works closely with the Qualified Mental Health Provider. Work in performed under the supervision of the unit manager with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. At least one (1) cumulative year of receiving mental health services for a disorder that is treated in the target population for Texas. One (1) year paid or volunteer experience in direct client care in mental health required. Certified Peer Specialist Certification preferred but not required. Austin Travis County MHMR will provide this training if necessary.

Hours: Flexible hours, Monday – Friday, with alternating weekends.

Salary: $965 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

CLERICAL/ SECRETARIAL POSITIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECH I, 6222 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., NEXT STEP CRISIS RESPITE PROGRAM

Job Number: 09-112-6525

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Education and experience maybe substituted for one another.

Experience: The Administrative Support Tech I provide a variety of moderately complex clerical work in support of the unit operations. Assignments involve difficult and responsible work in office, business, or fiscal operations with moderate latitude and independent judgment. With a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in general office administrative work in preferred. Must have knowledge of office procedures, spelling grammar, punctuation and arithmetic. Must have skill using office equipment and personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications. The ability to prepare and maintain records, files and reports. A minimum of five (5) years experience in computer applications, filing, and mental health experience required. Bilingual in Spanish required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Salary: $2,061 - $2,202 per month.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

PART-TIME/RELIEF POSITIONS

* NON-CERTIFIED RELIEF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROVIDER, 1717 WEST 10^TH STREET, INFANT PARENT PROGRAM, ECI

Job Number: 09-137-9033

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: The Behavior Analyst provides general behavioral therapy to children 0-3 years of age with developmental delays. The Behavior Analyst works together with the trans-disciplinary team to provide services in locations where the child normally lives and plays. Participates in the evaluation, development of the Individualized Family Service Plan, periodic schedule of assessments, transition planning and discharge. Other responsibilities include documentation of services including progress notes and ensuring that records of assigned children are current and timelines are met. Must process the knowledge of infant and child development, early childhood education and the ability to train others, to assess client needs, to provide guidance to other staff. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Skills must excellent at documentation and organization and must be able to create and implement individual behavioral plans. At least one (1) year of experience in assessment, working in a clinical setting, mental retardation and create treatment plans required.

Hours: PRN as needed.

Salary: $12 - $20 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL III, 5225 NORTH LAMAR BLVD., IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

Job Number: 09-033-9257

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Education may be substituted for experience.

Experience: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of In-Home Support Services the Community Support Professional III provides services and supports to assist consumers to live and participate successfully in their homes and community. Assignments involve supporting people with various challenges in community locations (primarily consumers’ homes) without on-site direct supervision, which requires use of initiative knowledge of and access to community resources, and independent judgment and problem solving. One (1) year experience working with persons with mental retardation (and other disorders specific to the unit’s population), working with the mobility impaired, computer knowledge, and driving required.

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, may include evenings, Monday – Friday, may include weekends.

Salary: $9.77 hourly.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT, 2006 JONES ROAD, JONES HOUSE/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Job Number: 09-028-9209

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: The position of Relief Direct Support Professional is located in the Developmental Disabilities division. The Relief Direct Support Professional position provides services and supports to assist consumers to live and participate successfully in their homes and community, especially training in daily living skills. Assignments involve supporting people with various challenges in-group home settings, often without on-site direct supervision, requiring use of initiative, knowledge of and access to community resources, and independent judgment and problem solving. At least one (1) year experience in computer application, Managed Care, mental retardation and assisting the mobility impaired required.

Hours: Various Hours & Days.

Salary: $8.90 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT, 1900 CORONA DIRVE, CORONA HOUSE/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Job Number: 09-027-6502

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Hours: Various Hours & Days.

Salary: $8.90 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT, 7502 ABROLEDA COVE, ABROLEDA HOUSE/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Job Number: 09-026-9040

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Hours: Various Hours & Days.

Salary: $8.90 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF DIRECT SUPPORT I, 1900 CORONA, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Job Number: 08-124-9207

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Hours: Various Hours & Days.

Salary: $8.90 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.

RELIEF LPHA, 56 EAST AVENUE, MOBLIE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM

Job Number: 07-161-9037

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Services field preferred. Master’s Degree in the Social Services required.

Experience: The relief position is a part of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, which is technically, located a Nadine Jay Building at PES but mostly works out in the community. The primary purpose is to provide professional-level crisis intervention services including but not limited to: screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with mental illness, chemical dependency, and or homeless in the community, including adults, adolescents and children. At this level assignments of moderate to significant complicity are handled with considerable independence by a team of two or more on duty. The relief employee has significant latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in most work performed and or supervised. Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a clinical setting and mental health required. At least one (1) year experience in crisis intervention and substance abuse required.

Licenses: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPHD licensure required. Current and valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record required. Must be eligible for the Center’s driving insurance. If chosen for an interview, must provide current (within 30 days) copy of driving record for consideration of position. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to participate in the Center’s Controlled Substance Testing Program.

Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM, any day as needed.

Salary: $18.24 - $24.53 per hour.

Note: This position will remain open until filled.


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