Crisis Mental Health Clinician

Position Title

Mental Health Clinician

General Description

The Mental Health Clinician will provide direct care rehabilitative services to individual children/adolescents and their families, as well as potentially work with adults, enrolled in services with chronic mental illness in the office and community/home settings. The MHC will perform services according to the individual's approved and prescribed recovery plan, and according to Burke and Medicaid standards and requirements. This worker will also provide Wrap around services to children and their families. 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. This worker must be empathetic and non-judgmental. This worker must believe and be able to identify the strengths and the underlying needs of the children and their families. Being a part of the team and being able to effectively communicate and form relationships are essential. This position requires the worker to be highly flexible and creative. Conflict resolution and crisis management skills are needed. Performs duties under the supervision of the unit Clinical Coordinator. This position will require travel to remote areas, reliable transportation is required. Travel within our twelve (12) county region may be required.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation or other Human Services discipline that meets QMHP requirements, from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Preferred: Six (6) months' direct care experience working with children or adolescents in a behavioral healthcare or educational setting. Knowledge of growth and development. Familiarity with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

Special Requests or Comments

Required: 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. Must have a reliable personal vehicle and travel routinely within the service area.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

However, this position may require occasional after-hours work to complete job responsibilities.