Position Number: P#1616
Location: Polk, Trinity & San Jacinto Counties, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (occasional after-hours as needed)
Salary: $43,120 - $43,555 annually (based on qualifications, experience, and licensure)
Additional Compensation: Travel reimbursement provided
Burke is seeking a Mental Health Intervention Specialist to provide coordinated mental health care and intervention services for individuals under community supervision within Polk, Trinity, and San Jacinto County probation departments.
This position works collaboratively with probation officers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver intensive, targeted services designed to address mental health needs and improve successful community functioning. The specialist will conduct screenings, assessments, and treatment interventions while helping determine appropriate resources and supports. The role also includes maintaining a caseload database and providing required monthly reporting.
This position reports directly to the TCOOMMI Service Director.
Coordinate mental health care services for individuals under probation supervision
Conduct mental health screenings and assessments
Provide treatment and intervention services
Collaborate with probation officers and participate in team staffing meetings
Identify and coordinate appropriate community resources
Maintain a caseload database and submit monthly reports
Support community stabilization and improved functional outcomes
Education:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, medicine, registered nurse, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, early childhood intervention, or other Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements, from an accredited college or university.
Licensure:
Valid Texas driver's license.
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Six (6) months of experience in a Human Services, Education, or Behavioral Healthcare setting working with an adolescent population
Six (6) months of experience in a Juvenile or Criminal Justice setting
Preferred Licensure:
LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Ability to complete SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training
Driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator
Sight, hearing, and verbal communication abilities
Lift up to 50 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking
Driving and hand/finger dexterity
Burke is a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening communities across East Texas. In this role, you will work at the intersection of behavioral health and community supervision, helping individuals access care, reduce recidivism risk, and improve stability in the community.
If you are passionate about behavioral health, collaboration with justice partners, and making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.