Mental Health Clinician
Position Title
Mental Health Clinician – Angelina Mental Health Clinic – Lufkin, TX
General Description
The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct care rehabilitative services to individual adults, as well as potentially work with children/adolescents and their families, enrolled in services with chronic mental illness in the office and community/home settings. Will perform services according to the individual’s approved and prescribed rehabilitation plan, and according to Burke and Medicaid standards and requirements. This worker will perform emergency assessment duties as needed. Proficient and timely documentation skills required. Self-discipline, flexibility, and time-organization skills are a must. Service provision will occur to individuals residing in Angelina, Trinity, Jasper, Sabine, Newton and Houston counties. Performs under the supervision of the unit Clinical Coordinator. This position will require travel to remote areas.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, medicine, registered nurse, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, early childhood intervention, or other Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements, from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Preferred: Six (6) month’s direct care experience working with adults in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting. Familiarity with DSM IV diagnostic criteria.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Texas driver’s license.
Preferred: LBSW.
Physical Requirements
Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
Special Requests or Comments
Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke’s insurance administrator. Must have a reliable personal vehicle and travel routinely within the service area.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May require occasional after-hours work to complete job responsibilities.
Salary
$36,524 - $37,760 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.