Position Title

Mental Health Clinician - R.P. - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) - Nacogdoches, TX

Position Number

P #270

General Description

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Mental Health Clinician works closely with other MCOT members to provide immediate and intensive response to persons in crisis and to persons needing urgent care that are at high risk of becoming emergent and potentially needing inpatient care. The MCOT goal is to provide screening and assessment for persons in need and to provide intensive interventions aimed at de-escalating the crisis and, whenever possible, diverting hospitalization. MCOT service is also inclusive of providing support and transport to individuals identified as in need of external support to maintain rehabilitation, case management, and medication services as an enrolled mental health patient. The MCOT personnel will work a forty (40) hour week with an evening schedule, inclusive of weekend rotation coverage. This position will report to the MCOT Team Lead and the MCOT Service Director. Proficient and timely documentation skills are required. Self-discipline, flexibility, and time-organization skills are a must. This position will regularly require travel, generally within a limited area of Burke's service region and will require dependable transportation.

Education

Required: A 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.

Experience

Preferred: Six (6) month's direct care experience working with adults in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting. Familiarity with DSM IV diagnostic criteria.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred: LBSW

Special Requests or Comments

Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 25 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

Hours

Monday - Friday, generally, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It will REQUIRE a weekend rotation that is generally every seventh weekend to complete a forty (40) hour week.

Salary

$38,724 - $40,093 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Travel reimbursement provided.