Location: Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P #1018
Schedule: Monday-Friday; generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required. Includes a weekend rotation (approximately every seventh weekend) to complete a 40-hour workweek.
Compensation: $43,320 - $44,755 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
Additional Compensation: Travel reimbursement provided
Burke is seeking a MCOT Mental Health Clinician to provide immediate, community-based crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) works collaboratively with Burke staff and community partners to deliver rapid assessment, screening, and intensive interventions aimed at de-escalating crises and, when possible, diverting unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, timely documentation, flexibility, and the ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations. The MCOT Mental Health Clinician reports to the MCOT Service Director and routinely travels within Burke's service region.
Respond to mental health crises in the community and provide immediate clinical intervention
Conduct screening, assessment, and crisis evaluations for individuals in need
Implement intensive, short-term interventions to de-escalate crises
Assist individuals in accessing inpatient care or connecting with appropriate community resources when needed
Collaborate with Burke staff, law enforcement, hospitals, and other community partners
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Participate in scheduled weekend rotation coverage
Travel routinely within the service area
Perform other duties as assigned
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or another Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements.
Experience
Preferred: Six (6) months of direct care experience working with children and/or adults in a behavioral health or mental health setting, including experience with crisis evaluation and intervention.
Valid Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record
Reliable personal vehicle
Ability to complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR/First Aid, and Defensive Driving
Preferred License:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to drive routinely within the service area
Hand and finger dexterity for documentation and routine tasks
This role offers hands-on crisis intervention experience in a fast-paced, community-based setting. Burke provides ongoing training, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful work for professionals pursuing careers in crisis services, social work, psychology, counseling, or behavioral health leadership.