Angelina Mental Health Clinic - Lufkin, TX

Position #: P#43

Position Summary

Burke is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to provide rehabilitative mental health services to adults with chronic mental illness, and potentially children/adolescents and their families, in both office and community-based settings throughout the Burke service area.

The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct care services in accordance with each individual's approved rehabilitation plan and in compliance with Burke and Medicaid standards. This position also requires emergency assessment responsibilities when needed and routine travel throughout the service region.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical documentation skills, professionalism, flexibility, self-motivation, and excellent time-management abilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct rehabilitative mental health services in office, home, and community settings
• Delivering services according to individualized rehabilitation plans
• Conducting emergency assessments as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Supporting individuals and families in achieving treatment goals
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams
• Traveling throughout the assigned service area to provide care

This position operates under the supervision of the unit Clinical Coordinator.

Education Requirements

Required:

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Six (6) months of direct care experience in behavioral healthcare or mental health services
• Familiarity with DSM diagnostic criteria

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred:

• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to successfully complete required training, including:

• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA)
• CPR & First Aid
• Defensive Driving

Additional requirements include:

• Reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel routinely throughout the Burke service area
• Driving record acceptable to Burke's insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform the following:

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Hand/finger dexterity
• Effective communication, hearing, and vision abilities

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet job responsibilities

Compensation

$42,120 - $43,555 annually
Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join Burke?

At Burke, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families across East Texas while working within a supportive and mission-driven behavioral health organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. Background and driving record checks will be conducted where applicable.