About This Position
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 until filled. Posted 7/13/2026
Hourly/Non-Exempt: $17.32
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly
General Description
Under the supervision of the TCOOMMI Program Director, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Responsibilities and functions include: obtaining reports and record from medical records or for med records; checking clients in and out of medical clinics, completing paperwork as required, and performs nursing functions as appropriate. Performs related work as assigned and trained. Maintain clear TCIC/NCIC background checks and driving record.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. (GED) Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Attended a school and completion for Medical assistant Tech certification and met all required hours of on the job training. Minimum 1 year of experience in health care work. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred.
Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record. Have clear criminal and TCIC/NCIC background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of patient care.
Skill in the use of equipment used in patient care.
Ability to plan, evaluates, and provides patient care.
Computer literate
Ability to work with mentally ill offenders who are involved in the criminal justice system.
Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
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
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 until filled. Posted 7/13/2026
Hourly/Non-Exempt: $17.32
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly
General Description
Under the supervision of the TCOOMMI Program Director, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for performing moderately complex medical aide work. Responsibilities and functions include: obtaining reports and record from medical records or for med records; checking clients in and out of medical clinics, completing paperwork as required, and performs nursing functions as appropriate. Performs related work as assigned and trained. Maintain clear TCIC/NCIC background checks and driving record.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. (GED) Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Attended a school and completion for Medical assistant Tech certification and met all required hours of on the job training. Minimum 1 year of experience in health care work. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred.
Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record. Have clear criminal and TCIC/NCIC background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of patient care.
Skill in the use of equipment used in patient care.
Ability to plan, evaluates, and provides patient care.
Computer literate
Ability to work with mentally ill offenders who are involved in the criminal justice system.
Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
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
