Therapist

Location: Polk Mental Health Clinic - Livingston, TXPosition Number: 188Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (after-hours work as needed)Salary:$61,285 annually - Fully licensed$50,074 annually - Working toward licensurePosition OverviewBurke is seeking a dedicated Therapist to provide high-quality clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults. This role includes delivering advanced individual and group therapy, conducting diagnostic evaluations, developing treatment plans, and supporting emergency mental health assessments. The Therapist will also help monitor admission and discharge criteria, coordinate case management services, and collaborate with clinical leadership to support effective service delivery.Additional responsibilities may include supervising multidisciplinary treatment teams, facilitating trainings, providing contract therapy, and reviewing clinical reports. Although based in Livingston, travel across a 11-county region may be required.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and group therapy to youth and adultsComplete diagnostic evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plansConduct Head Start assessments and support emergency/crisis assessmentsMonitor clinical admission and discharge criteriaAuthorize, coordinate, and maintain case management and intervention servicesAssist clinical coordinators with clinical service deliveryProvide supervision and training to multidisciplinary team members as neededReview clinical documentation and reportsTravel within the region as requiredPerform other duties as assigned by clinical leadershipQualificationsEducationRequired: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Counseling from an accredited college or universityExperiencePreferred: One (1) year of full-time direct care experience with adults, families, children, or adolescents-preferably in a community mental health or medical settingLicensure & CertificationsRequired:LPC-Associate (LPC-A), LMFT-Associate (LMFTA), or LMSW working toward LCSW licensure in TexasApplicants awaiting eligibility to apply for licensure (pending supervision) will be consideredValid Texas driver's licensePreferred:LPC, LMFT, or LCSW with the State of TexasSpecial RequirementsAbility to complete SAMA, CPR, and First Aid trainingDriving record must be insurable under Burke's insurance administratorPhysical RequirementsAbility to see, hear, speak, walk, and lift up to 25 poundsHand and finger dexterity for documentation and essential tasksAbility to drive within the service regionWhy Join Burke?This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. Burke offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and support for clinicians working toward full licensure.Equal Employment OpportunityBurke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.Applicants must be able to provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. Background and driving record checks will be conducted where applicable.Compensation details: 50074-61285 Yearly SalaryPI0fed4c52a465-26289-40534253