Location: Angelina Mental Health Clinic - Child Trauma | Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#1486
Compensation: $50,074 annually while working toward licensure | $61,285 annually when fully licensed

About the Role

Burke is seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our team at the Angelina Mental Health Clinic in Lufkin. This position provides clinical services to adults, children, adolescents, and families through individual and group therapy in a community mental health setting.

The Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to complete diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and support individuals in achieving their treatment and recovery goals. This position may also provide clinical consultation, staff training, and support to Clinical Coordinators as needed.

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates who are working toward independent clinical licensure as well as fully licensed clinicians.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct emergency and mental health assessments as needed.
• Monitor clinical admission and discharge criteria.
• Authorize and oversee intervention and case management services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care.
• Assist Clinical Coordinators with clinical service delivery.
• Conduct training and provide clinical consultation as needed.
• Provide contract therapy services as assigned.
• Review and analyze clinical reports and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Service Director.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current Texas licensure as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT Associate)
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) actively working toward clinical licensure
• Candidates awaiting licensure eligibility while obtaining required supervision are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training.

Preferred

• One (1) year of full-time direct care experience working with adults, children, adolescents, or families in a community mental health or medical setting.
• Full Texas licensure as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certification or training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
• Experience providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Generally, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• After-hours work may be required based on programming needs.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively using visual, auditory, and verbal skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel within the service area as needed.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform job duties and operate necessary equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic unless such characteristic is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. Final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.