YCOT Mental Health Clinician

Burke; Lufkin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 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 seeks a Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) Mental Health Clinician to provide immediate crisis response and intensive support to youth and families across Burke’s 11-county region. The role requires travel, coordination with clinical teams, and de-escalation interventions to divert hospitalization where possible.

Housed in Lufkin or Nacogdoches, the position reports to the YCOT Clinical Coordinator and Crisis Services Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field meeting QMHP requirements from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel across Burke’s 11-county service region.
• Ability to complete SAMA, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training.
• Ability to work the required weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and intensive crisis response to individuals.
• Support youth and families at risk of emergency or inpatient care.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for youth and families.
• Deliver crisis de‑escalation interventions and hospitalization diversion when possible.
• Educate and support youth, families, and community partners.
• Collaborate with YCOT members and clinical teams.
• Complete documentation within established timeframes.
• Travel across Burke’s service region as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Weekend rotation

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, PA Studies, Gerontology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Education/Intervention

Tools

SAMA

CPR

First Aid

Defensive Driving

Job description

Location: Lufkin or Nacogdoches, TX | Serving Burke's 11-county service region
Position Number: P#1543
Compensation: $43,320 - $44,755 annually, depending on qualifications and experience | Travel reimbursement provided
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 Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) Mental Health Clinician works closely with other YCOT members and clinical teams to provide immediate and intensive response to individuals in crisis and to youth and their families needing urgent care who are at high risk of becoming emergent and potentially needing inpatient care.

The YCOT goal is to provide screening and assessment for youth and their families in need and provide intensive interventions aimed at de‑escalating the crisis, providing education, and, whenever possible, diverting hospitalization.

This position also provides education and outreach to community partners, including law enforcement, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency detention departments, and DFPS. The Mental Health Clinician reports to the YCOT Clinical Coordinator and Crisis Services Director. This position requires regular travel throughout Burke's 11-county service region and will be housed in Lufkin or Nacogdoches.

What You'll Do

• Provide immediate and intensive response to individuals experiencing a crisis.
• Provide urgent support to youth and families at risk of requiring emergency or inpatient care.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for youth and their families.
• Provide intensive interventions aimed at crisis de‑escalation and hospitalization diversion when possible.
• Provide education and support to youth and their families.
• Work closely with YCOT members and other clinical teams.
• Provide education and outreach to community partners, including law enforcement, schools, psychiatric hospitals, emergency detention departments, and DFPS.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain flexibility, self‑discipline, organization, and effective time management.
• Travel throughout Burke's 11-county service region as needed.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, Physician Assistant Studies, Gerontology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Intervention, or another Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Dependable transportation and ability to travel throughout Burke's service region.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training.
• Ability to work the required weekend rotation.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of full‑time direct care experience working with adults in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting.
• Familiarity with behavioral health diagnostic criteria.
• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW).

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, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 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.