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Spindletop Center is a public, non-profit community health center providing resources and supports in Jefferson, Chambers, Orange Hardin, and Galveston (early childhood intervention programs only) counties, including mental health services, programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorder treatment, and early childhood intervention programs. We seek highly qualified candidates for our positions to help us reach our mission of helping people help themselves through our programs and services.

25 Career Opportunities at SPINDLETOP CENTER


JOB PURPOSE: The Qualified Mental Health Professional is a key member of the treatment team who provides direct care skills training, rehabilitative services and coordination of care to individuals assigned to their caseload. Performs assessments and develops recovery plans in a person-centered, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate manner which supports individuals in meeting their chosen goals. Ability to build rapport and work independently are essential. Proficient use of technology to stay organized and document services timely is required.


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The Hope Squad Liaison will serve as a liaison between local ISD campuses and local program advisor trainer to reduce youth suicide through education, training and peer intervention. The school-based liaison works in collaboration with and provides training to program advisors and other school personnel as part of their job duties. Utilize your "people skills" and your social science knowledge in combination with extensive on the job training and clinical supervision to provide an array of crisis, care coordination, case management, assessment, recovery planning and skills training services to children, adolescents, adults or families. May participate in initial and ongoing assessments utilizing a "trauma informed care perspective" to identify prior experiences, needs, risks, barriers, goals, objectives, abilities, strengths, supports and preferences, and help facilitate the integration of this information into person and family centered, recovery, crisis, safety or referral plans. Based on these plans, may provide face to face case management and/or care coordination services including making and following up on referrals, identifying and overcoming barriers to accessing needed services and supports, and engaging or coordinating informal and professional supports in the recovery process. Utilizing approved curriculum, may provide psychosocial skills training for children, adolescents, adults and parents. Provides intervention services as determined by risk assessment and consumer needs. Uses all information obtained to guide changes to the recovery plan and refers to the most appropriate services as needed. Collaborates with other professionals on the treatment team and other healthcare, social service, educational and criminal justice organizations. May conduct community outreach activities. Completes all documentation necessary to document services performed.


JOB PURPOSE: Performs a variety of complex business development projects. Writes and secures grants, develops new relationships and maintains on-going relationships with funding agencies, private foundations, and organizations. Assists and supports the management of the Center's brand image in print materials, digital materials and all public-facing communications. Assists with the coordination and planning of special community events including fundraising, educational, and professional Center events.


JOB PURPOSE: The Qualified Mental Health Professional is a key member of the treatment team who provides direct care skills training, rehabilitative services and coordination of care to individuals assigned to their caseload. Performs assessments and develops recovery plans in a person-centered, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate manner which supports individuals in meeting their chosen goals. Ability to build rapport and work independently are essential. Proficient use of technology to stay organized and document services timely is required.


JOB PURPOSE: This grant funded position is open to any Texas University students in the second year of the LPC Master's program as well as recent graduates of Lamar University pursuing the Associate license. A qualified candidate will be able to provide high quality professional counseling services for assigned clients. Utilize counseling and diagnostic skills to conduct intake evaluations, formulate a diagnostic summary, facilitate formulation of a person-centered recovery plan and identify additional needs/barriers to be addressed. Facilitate formulation of safety, crisis and transition plans. Provide individual, parent and family counseling consistent with recovery plan and utilization management guidelines. Function as a member of multidisciplinary team and may provide consultation to case managers, care coordinators, skills trainers and peers. May perform crisis assessments, immediate crisis interventions, and make recommendations and/or referrals for crisis resolution. Documents all services and activities per established agency guidelines. Serve as a resource regarding mental health and substance use for other personnel, both internally and from other agencies. May facilitate training opportunities regarding mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and best-practice programs.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides services to children from 0 to 3 years of age with developmental delays. Conducts assessments and provides intervention and service coordination for children ages 0-3 referred to the First Steps ECI program. Provides consultation in area of expertise to families and other team members. Creates strategies to accomplish individualized outcomes for children and families. Is accountable for assigned property as well as submitting documentation for billing purposes.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides services to children from 0 to 3 years of age with developmental delays. Conducts assessments and provides therapy for children ages 0-3 referred to the First Steps ECI program. Provides consultation in area of expertise to families and other team members. Provides training to staff as needed and supervision of students. Creates strategies to accomplish individualized outcomes for children and families. Is accountable for assigned property as well as submitting documentation for billing purposes.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides high quality professional counseling services for assigned clients. Utilizes counseling and diagnostic skills to conduct intake evaluations, formulate a diagnostic summary, facilitate formulation of a person-centered recovery plan and identifies additional needs/barriers to be addressed. Facilitates formulation of safety, crisis and transition plans. Provides individual, parent and family counseling consistent with recovery plan and utilization management guidelines. Functions as member of multidisciplinary team and may provide consultation to case managers, care coordinators, skills trainers and peers. May perform crisis assessments, immediate crisis interventions, and make recommendations and/or referrals for crisis resolution. Documents all services and activities per established agency guidelines. Serves as a resource regarding mental health and substance use for other personnel, both internally and from other agencies. May facilitate training opportunities regarding mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and best-practice programs.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides a variety of rehabilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be at risk of, or are experiencing a behavioral, medical, mental or physical health crisis, or may require management of the individual's behavior which requires a service provider to exclusively and constantly supervise the individual during the individual's waking hours, which must be at least 16 hours per day; and have no other assigned duties when providing this service.


JOB PURPOSE: Care Coordinators assist Spindletop Center clients to obtain support services needed to facilitate their recovery. Care Coordinators assist with gathering information necessary for the initial intake assessment and for the development of the Person-Centered Recovery Plan. Care Coordinator assists the individual in obtaining needed laboratory, medical, social, financial and other services in support of their recovery. Care Coordinator follows-up on orders/referrals and problem solves as necessary to ensure services are obtained and to minimize the chances of the individual being lost to follow-up.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides direct supervision to 9 or more staff in the program. Participates in the development of unit policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all applicable standards. Responsible for monthly staff meetings and providing reports to support billable services. Complete chart audits once a month for your team and provide coaching as needed. Coordinates staff schedules, provides necessary training and supervision in order to ensure adequate coverage and quality of services. Monitors staff performance and prepares reports. May be required to perform client services. Supervises and evaluates the work of team members, completes a variety of reports, and participates in the overall management of the program. Work is performed in collaboration and conjunction with other program coordinators. May include community outreach.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides clerical and administrative support services to staff and individuals. Participates in the development of unit policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all other applicable standards. Assists Directors and other members of leadership within the Center to ensure that the unit operates efficiently


JOB PURPOSE: Provides a variety of rehabilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be at risk of, or are experiencing a behavioral, medical, mental or physical health crisis, or may require management of the individual's behavior which requires a service provider to exclusively and constantly supervise the individual during the individual's waking hours, which must be at least 16 hours per day; and have no other assigned duties when providing this service.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides administrative and technical support to the Team Leader and their associated staff and volunteers, as needed. Coordinates the gathering and dissemination of information regarding strategic planning, key performance measures, policy and contract compliance, and other reporting as requested. Provides exceptional customer service. Serves as backup to other support staff when necessary to assist in managing the unit.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides support information, referrals, follow-up, train in recovery information, and technical assistance to peers attending the Hope Center. Provides services that promote recovery in adults with mental health issues.

JOB PURPOSE: Provides high quality professional counseling services for assigned clients. Utilizes counseling and diagnostic skills to conduct intake evaluations, formulate a diagnostic summary, facilitate formulation of a person-centered recovery plan and identifies additional needs/barriers to be addressed. Facilitates formulation of safety, crisis and transition plans. Provides individual, parent and family counseling consistent with recovery plan and utilization management guidelines. Functions as member of multidisciplinary team and may provide consultation to case managers, care coordinators, skills trainers and peers. May perform crisis assessments, immediate crisis interventions, and make recommendations and/or referrals for crisis resolution. Documents all services and activities per established agency guidelines. Serves as a resource regarding mental health and substance use for other personnel, both internally and from other agencies. May facilitate training opportunities regarding mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and best-practice programs.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides service coordination for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder to assist them in gaining access to medical, social, educational, vocational, and other needed services. Has responsibility for overall coordination of the Person Directed Plan and desired outcomes, and has responsibility for monitoring progress toward desired outcomes, service delivery, and satisfaction with services. Assesses needs of assigned individuals and develops and implements social work interventions.


JOB PURPOSE: The Qualified Mental Health Professional is a key member of the treatment team who provides direct care skills training, rehabilitative services and coordination of care to individuals assigned to their caseload. Performs assessments and develops recovery plans in a person-centered, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate manner which supports individuals in meeting their chosen goals. Ability to build rapport and work independently are essential. Proficient use of technology to stay organized and document services timely is required.


JOB PURPOSE: Provides Residential Coordination for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Host Home/Companion Care, Residential Support Services, Supervised Living and Supported Home Living, Respite and Community Supports. Directs training and supervision of residential staff and contractors, participates in the hiring process and the development of new employees. Monitors the needs of and the provision of services to the individuals who reside/participate in each location/ service area. Operates within the guidelines of the Performance Contract , HCS, and TxHmL Principles.


JOB PURPOSE: The Qualified Mental Health Professional is a key member of the treatment team who provides direct care skills training, rehabilitative services and coordination of care to individuals assigned to their caseload. Performs assessments and develops recovery plans in a person-centered, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate manner which supports individuals in meeting their chosen goals. Ability to build rapport and work independently are essential. Proficient use of technology to stay organized and document services timely is required.


JOB PURPOSE: Provide disaster related crisis services to individuals, families, and groups, determine if clients' needs can be met with brief, informal crisis counseling, and assesses the need for more formal mental health services. Conducts educational (virtual and face-to-face) community education groups.


JOB PURPOSE: Monitors HCS Companion Care / Host Home, Respite, Supervised Living and Residential Support Service homes to ensure compliance with all HCS, TxHmL, and Spindletop Center standards. Monitors provider/contractor training, monthly and annual paperwork to ensure accuracy and provides feedback regarding corrections required. Responds to inquiries from staff, individuals, families and providers/contractors to ensure that concerns are addressed and services are provided without interruption. May provide backup for data entry, trust fund and clerical staff. May provide direct care services in all settings and may be required to evacuate with residential services in the event of a center evacuation.

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing Multi Systematic Therapy services to families; ensuring services align with MST fidelity and evidence-based measures. The therapist will provide services to a small caseload of 5-6 families. This position is a remote position working from home for the administrative duties and in the homes and community for the delivery of services.

JOB PURPOSE: Provides nursing services under the supervision and direction of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or registered nurse. Focuses on patient safety and is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies; in accordance with established standards of the Nurse Practice Act, accepted medical/nursing standards, policies and procedures of Spindletop Center. Will be responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned consumers with predictable health care needs.

Provides a variety of rehabilitation services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with the Individual's Person Directed Plan (PDP), Individual Plan of Care (IPC) and implementation plan (IP). including: assisting individuals in acquiring, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the community; providing individuals with age-appropriate activities that enhance self-esteem and maximize functional level; complementing any professional therapies listed in the IPC; reinforcing skills or lessons taught in school, therapy, or other settings; providing training and support activities that promote the individual's integration and participation in the community; providing assistance for an individual who cannot manage personal care needs as required; and providing transportation as necessary for the individual. This position may be required to carry a caseload and to document all services performed.