Position Title

Mental Health Clinician – B.W. – Polk Mental Health Clinic – Livingston, TX

Position Number

P #218

General Description

The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct care rehabilitative services to individual adults, as well as potentially work with children/adolescents and their families, enrolled in services with chronic mental illness in the office and community/home settings. Will perform services according to the individual’s approved and prescribed recovery plan, and according to Center and Medicaid standards and requirements. This worker will perform emergency assessment duties as needed. Proficient and timely documentation skills required. Self-discipline, flexibility, and time-organization skills are a must. Service provision will occur to individuals residing in Polk, San Jacinto, and Tyler Counties. Performs duties under the supervision of the unit Clinical Coordinator. As this position will require some travel to remote areas, reliable transportation is required.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, 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. Must have reliable personal vehicle and travel routinely with the service area.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

Hours

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

However, this position may require occasional after-hours work to complete job responsibilities.

Salary

$43,920 - $46,790 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.