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Apply Intervention Specialist Position Number: P#1616
Location: Polk, Trinity & San Jacinto Counties, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (occasional after-hours as needed)
Salary: $43,120 - $43,555 annually (based on qualifications, experience, and licensure)
Additional Compensation: Travel reimbursement provided
Position Overview Burke is seeking a Mental Health Intervention Specialist to provide coordinated mental health care and intervention services for individuals under community supervision within Polk, Trinity, and San Jacinto County probation departments. This position works collaboratively with probation officers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver intensive, targeted services designed to address mental health needs and improve successful community functioning. The specialist will conduct screenings, assessments, and treatment interventions while helping determine appropriate resources and supports. The role also includes maintaining a caseload database and providing required monthly reporting. This position reports directly to the TCOOMMI Service Director.
Key Responsibilities • Coordinate mental health care services for individuals under probation supervision • Conduct mental health screenings and assessments • Provide treatment and intervention services • Collaborate with probation officers and participate in team staffing meetings • Identify and coordinate appropriate community resources • Maintain a caseload database and submit monthly reports • Support community stabilization and improved functional outcomes
Required Qualifications Education: Bachelors 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.
Licensure: Valid Texas drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications Education: Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a Human Services, Education, or Behavioral Healthcare setting working with an adolescent population. Six (6) months of experience in a Juvenile or Criminal Justice setting.
Preferred Licensure: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Special Requirements • Ability to complete SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training • Driving record insurable by Burkes insurance administrator • Physical Requirements: Sight, hearing, and verbal communication abilities. Lift up to 50 pounds. Prolonged standing and walking. Driving and hand/finger dexterity.
Why Join Burke? Burke is a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening communities across East Texas. In this role, you will work at the intersection of behavioral health and community supervision, helping individuals access care, reduce recidivism risk, and improve stability in the community. If you are passionate about behavioral health, collaboration with justice partners, and making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.