Location: Lufkin or Nacogdoches, TX | Serving Burke's 11-county service region
Position Number: P#1530
Compensation: $50,074.48 annually while working toward licensure | $61,285 annually when fully licensed
Work Schedule: Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required; weekend rotation generally every seventh weekend as part of the 40-hour workweek

About the Role

The YCOT Therapist provides advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults enrolled in the Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) program. This position works closely with other YCOT providers and clinical teams to support individuals and families experiencing mental health crises.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, coordination of services, and collaboration with community partners. The therapist also assists with clinical service delivery and supports the multidisciplinary treatment team.

This position reports to the YCOT Clinical Coordinator and Crisis Services Director, is based in Lufkin or Nacogdoches, and may require travel throughout Burke's 11-county service region.

What You'll Do

• Provide advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations, comprehensive treatment plans, and emergency mental health assessments.
• Monitor clinical admission and discharge criteria.
• Authorize and maintain intervention and case management services.
• Assist clinical coordinators with clinical service delivery.
• Provide education and outreach to community partners, including law enforcement, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency detention departments, and DFPS.
• Occasionally supervise the multidisciplinary treatment team and conduct training sessions.
• Provide contract therapy services.
• Review and analyze clinical reports.
• Travel throughout Burke's service region as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Crisis Services Director.

What You Need

Required

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet one of the licensure qualifications listed below.
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including the required weekend rotation.
• Ability to travel throughout Burke's service region as needed.

Required Licensure Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

·LPC Associate: Hold a current Texas Licensed Professional Counselor Associate license and be working toward full LPC licensure.

·LMFT Associate: Hold a current Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate license and be working toward full LMFT licensure.

·LMSW: Hold a current Texas Licensed Master Social Worker license and be working toward LCSW licensure.

·Pending Licensure: Applicants who have completed the required education and are securing the supervision necessary to become eligible to apply for licensure may also be considered subject to applicable Texas licensing requirements.

Preferred

• At least one (1) year of full-time direct care experience working with adults, families, children, or adolescents in a community mental health or medical setting.
• Full Texas licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

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 sight, hearing, talking, walking, driving a vehicle, and sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift to 25 pounds.

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.