Crisis Mental Health Clinician – Emergency Center

Burke; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Burke in Lufkin, TX is seeking a dependable Crisis Mental Health Clinician to join our 24/7 Mental Health Emergency Center team. You will coordinate incoming crisis calls, dispatch crisis assessors, and provide direct care and rehabilitative services to adults experiencing crises, ensuring timely access to care.

Responsibilities include mental health and admission assessments, leading individual and group rehabilitation activities, monitoring safety, and documenting in the treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QMHP-related field as listed in qualifications.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel within Burke's service area.
• Ability to complete required training including SAMA, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming crisis calls and dispatch crisis assessors.
• Assist with mental health and admission assessments as needed.
• Provide individual and group rehabilitative services to adults.
• Monitor safety and well-being of individuals in the center.
• Provide services according to each individual's treatment plan.
• Follow Burke policies, Medicaid requirements, and standards of care.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and crisis assessors to support timely services.
• Work under the Service Director and perform related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree meeting QMHP requirements

Job description

Burke in Lufkin, TX is seeking a dependable Crisis Mental Health Clinician to join our 24/7 Mental Health Emergency Center team. You will coordinate incoming crisis calls, dispatch crisis assessors, and provide direct care and rehabilitative services to adults experiencing crises, ensuring timely access to care.

Responsibilities include mental health and admission assessments, leading individual and group rehabilitation activities, monitoring safety, and documenting in the treatment plans.