Position Title

YCOT Therapist - M.S. - Youth Crisis Outreach Team - All counties

Position Number

P #1530

General Description

This position provides direct clinical services, predominantly advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults enrolled in YCOT. The therapist will work closely with other YCOT providers and clinical teams in times of crisis. Duties may include completing diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans; 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. This position will also provide education and outreach to community partners including law enforcement, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency detention, and departments. This position will also work closely with DFPS. This position will report to the YCOT Clinical Coordinator and the Crisis Services Director. 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 crisis program director. The position may travel within our eleven (11) county region. It will be housed in the Lufkin or Nacogdoches clinic.

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.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

Hours

Generally, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday with flexibility a must. It will REQUIRE a weekend rotation that's generally every seventh weekend to complete a forty (40) hour week.

Salary

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