Corpus Christi, TX

To create a safe andcollaborative environment empowering individuals to build resiliency andindependence.

Under the general supervision of a registered Nurse, is responsible for providing nursing, mental health services and nursing/health care training to individuals in the ACT program. Responsible for delivery of intensive medical service, education, and rehabilitative training for consumers on the Assertive Community Treatment caseload; coordination of consumer's medical-related needs in order to maintain stability in the community and achieve independence; crisis prevention and intervention. Works as a member of a team along with others on the Assertive Community Treatment program. The job requires availability after hours, an automobile and extensive community travel for service provision, with a flexible schedule and hours.

Minimum Qualifications

CMA:Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Valid Texas CMA Certification. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle toconduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liabilityinsurance and a good driving record.

LVN:

Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing. Valid Texas LVN license. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle toconduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liabilityinsurance and a good driving record.

Preferred: Computer literate, Bilingual Spanish/English, 1 year working in a behavioral health setting. 1 year working as a CMA/LVN.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with acute and/or chronically mentally ill clients long term. With Physicians and other nursing and treatment staff. Strong oral and written communication skills. Willingness to learn how to work with consumers and team members in a therapeutically oriented manner. Administers medication and observes patients for unusual symptoms and favorable or unfavorable reactions. May recommend treatment goals. Strong oral and written communication skills. Willingness to learn how to work with consumers and team members in a therapeutically oriented manner. Performs related work as assigned. Valid Texas driver's license. Ability to participate as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively. Computer literate. In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

We are a tobacco free workplace

EOE/AA

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