Position Title

Therapist - D.M. - Polk Mental Health Clinic - Livingston, TX

Position Number

P #188

General Description

This position provides direct clinical services, predominantly advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Duties may include completing diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans; providing Head Start assessments, providing and facilitating emergency and mental health assessments; monitoring the clinical admission and discharge criteria; authorizing and maintaining intervention/case management services; and assisting the clinical coordinators in clinical service delivery.  Duties also include occasional supervision of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, conducting training sessions, providing contract therapy, and reviewing and analyzing clinical reports and other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator or service director. Position will be housed in Livingston, but travel within a twelve (12) county region may be required.

Education

Required: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Preferred: At least one (1) year of full-time direct care experience working with adults or families, children, or adolescents in a community mental health/medical setting.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) or Licensed Master Social Worker currently working towards their LCSW, with the State of Texas.

Individuals waiting to apply for licensure based on acquiring supervision will also be considered. 

Required: Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with the State of Texas.

Special Requests or Comments

Required:  Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules.  Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

After hours as necessary.

Salary

$51,500 annually fully licensed; $41,200 annually if working towards licensure.