Mental Health Clinician
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Mental Health Clinician - B.W.
- Polk Mental Health Clinic - Livingston, TX
P #196
General DescriptionThe 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 recovery plan, and according to Center 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 Polk, San Jacinto, and Tyler Counties. Perform duties under the supervision of the unit Clinical Coordinator. As this position will require some travel to remote areas, reliable transportation is required.
Required:
A 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.
Preferred:
Six (6) months' direct care experience working with adults in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting. Familiarity with DSM IV diagnostic criteria.
Required:
Valid Texas driver's license.
Preferred: LBSW.
Special Requests or CommentsRequired:
Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator. You must have reliable personal vehicle and travel routinely with the service area.
Required:
Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
Monday - Friday, generally; 8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
However, this position may require occasional after-hours work to complete job responsibilities.
$43,920 - $45,355 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
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