Job Title: Registered Nurse
Supervised By: Program Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $48,000 - $52,000 - depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide and/or supervise professional, ethical and competent nursing to the consumers entrusted to the care of Metrocare Services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing leading to a BSN, AND or diploma. Current state licensure. Recent appropriate nursing practice (within past 3 years) or completion of an approved refresher course for RN’s. Meets specific departmental criteria and/or certification. 18 months experience in psych/mental health or mental retardation preferred.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1150 – RU 310/311 – Homeless Services
1150 – RU 454 – Lancaster/Kiest
Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $96,000 - $110,000 – depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Thursday, July 03, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To deliver primary health and medical care to consumers within Metrocare Services which is within the scope of practice as defined.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Currently approved as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Currently authorized by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas for Advanced Practice Nurses Limited Prescriptive Authority with a valid prescription authorization number. Masters Degree from an accredited university. At least 6 months experience as an APN in the clinical area.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1275 – RU 357 – Altshuler Outpatient Clinic
1275 – RU 390 – Pathways
(Daytime, Evening 5 – 10 & Saturday Afternoons/Early Evening Shifts Available)
Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist (Adult and Child & Adolescent)
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: Adult - $157,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
Forensic - $162,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
C & A - $167,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
Posting Date: Thursday, July 03, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Advocate for quality of care. Provides clinical leadership and participates in weekly multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings with a primary goal of fostering quality of care in the treatment team's decision-making. Leads in the development of individual service plans that target appropriate goals/objectives to address problems identified during assessment. Works collegially with staff from all professional disciplines to assure high-quality, coordinated care for patients of Metrocare Services.
Implements psychiatric interventions including, but not limited to, prescribing/monitoring of psychotropic medications. Monitors the individual’s response to psychiatric interventions and adjusts interventions to the individual’s changing needs. Engages and involves family and significant others as positive allies in the treatment process where possible and appropriate.
Delivers clinical psychiatric services consistent with approved program/service models, philosophy of care, Board policies, agency administrative procedures, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Documents services and progress according to Metrocare Services procedures.
Serves on agency committees/task groups as assigned. Provides consultation and training to other medical and non-medical staff as needed. May be assigned to represent Metrocare Services in public forums during and/or after regular work hours.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
M.D. or D.O. with experience in MH & MR, bilingual, sign language, and crisis intervention. Experience in community mental health, experience in treating mental retardation, experience in treating children and adolescents, and experience in homeless services. Medical licensure in Texas and BC/BE in C&A preferred. Must have supervisory experience and computer software experience.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1200 - RU – 357 – Altshuler Adult Outpatient Clinic
1200 – RU – 390 – Pathways Adult Outpatient Clinic
1200 – RU 454 – Lancaster/Kiest
1200 – RU 338 – Special Needs Offenders Program
(Daytime, Evening 5 – 10 & Saturday Afternoons/Early Evening Shifts Available)
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervised By: Clinical Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $34,000 - $41,000 depending upon skills/education/experience - bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Friday, July 11, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care to acutely and chronically ill clients with predictable outcomes in structured healthcare settings. LVN's and healthcare employers jointly assure that the LVN's practice is within the scope of the educational bases and demonstrated abilities. Assignments made which are beyond the basic education scope should be validated and appropriately documented that the LVN is competent to perform the assignment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and licensed in the State of Texas with 0 to 1 year of experience.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1301 – RU 347 – Westmoreland
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $64,000 - $70,278 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Friday, August 08, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Develops, implements and provides individual motor therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings. Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Providing occupational therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. Member of interdisciplinary team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Current State of Texas License.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1270 – RU 682 – ECI
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $64,000 - $70,278 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Friday, August 08, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Participates on the interdisciplinary team by providing the developmental focus. Provides assessment of cognitive, self-help, and communication. Participates as an active member of the team for development of the Individualized Family Service Plan. Performs evaluations, service coordination, individual therapy, training and referral, and follow up.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in Speech Pathology/Texas License Certification – CCC, SLP.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1306 – RU 682 – ECI
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $64,000 - $70,278 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
Posting Date: Friday, August 08, 2008
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Develops, implements and provides individual physical therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings. Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Providing physical therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. Member of interdisciplinary team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Current State of Texas License.
Positions available in the following location(s): (Please list position number and RU)
1270 – RU 682 – ECI