Location: Polk Mental Health Clinic | Livingston, TX
Position Number: 186
Compensation: $43,920-$45,355 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Occasional after-hours work may be required
Travel Reimbursement: Provided

About the Role

Burke is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Mental Health Clinician to join our Polk Mental Health Clinic team in Livingston.

In this role, you'll provide direct care and rehabilitative services to children, adolescents, and their families who are receiving mental health services. You may also work with adults as needed. Services are provided in the clinic, community, and home settings throughout Polk, San Jacinto, and Tyler Counties.

You'll work closely with individuals and families to support recovery goals, develop coping skills, and promote greater independence. We're looking for someone who communicates well, stays organized, and enjoys helping others make meaningful progress in their mental health recovery.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct care and rehabilitative services to children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults when needed.
• Deliver services in clinic, community, and home settings throughout Polk, San Jacinto, and Tyler Counties.
• Implement services according to each individual's approved recovery plan and established Burke and Medicaid requirements.
• Assist individuals with developing coping skills, improving daily functioning, and working toward recovery goals.
• Perform emergency mental health assessments as needed.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator and other team members to support individual treatment needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that meets Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements, including Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing (Registered Nurse), Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, Physician Assistant Studies, Gerontology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Intervention, or another qualifying Human Services discipline.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
• Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel routinely throughout the service area.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills, with the flexibility to work independently.

Preferred

• At least six (6) months of direct care experience working with children or adolescents in a behavioral healthcare or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
• Familiarity with mental health diagnostic criteria, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to see, hear, communicate verbally, walk, stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, drive a vehicle, and use hands and fingers for daily tasks. Must also be physically able to complete required training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.