Mental Health Clinician

Location: Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P #202

Schedule: Monday-Friday; generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (occasional after-hours as needed)
Compensation: $42,120 - $43,555 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
Additional Compensation: Travel reimbursement provided

Position Overview

Burke is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide skills training, case management, and supportive mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families across a six-county service area (Angelina, Trinity, Sabine, Newton, and Houston counties).

This position delivers services in accordance with each consumer's approved treatment plan and in compliance with Agency and Medicaid standards. The clinician may also conduct emergency assessments as needed and must maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Travel throughout the service area is a required component of this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide mental health skills training and support services to children, adolescents, and families

  • Deliver case management and therapeutic support aligned with approved treatment plans

  • Conduct emergency mental health assessments as warranted

  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation

  • Collaborate with families, providers, and internal team members

  • Adhere to Agency policies and Medicaid standards

  • Travel routinely throughout the six-county service area

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements. Acceptable fields include psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, education (including special education, early childhood education, educational psychology, or early childhood intervention), nursing, medicine, physician assistant, rehabilitation, gerontology, or a related field.

Experience
Preferred: Six (6) months of direct care experience working with children or adolescents in a behavioral health or educational setting. Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development and familiarity with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are preferred.

Licenses & Additional Requirements

  • Valid Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record

  • Reliable personal vehicle

  • Ability to complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR/First Aid, and Defensive Driving

Preferred Certification:
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to drive frequently within the service area

  • Hand and finger dexterity for documentation and routine tasks

Why Join Burke?

This position offers meaningful, community-based clinical experience working with children and families while developing professional skills in behavioral health, case management, and crisis response. Burke provides training, collaboration, and a supportive team environment for professionals pursuing long-term careers in mental health, social work, counseling, or healthcare.