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Posted on August 17th, 2026
Job Description
Program Overview:
MCOT services are community-based and available 24 hours per day, every day of the year. The Licensed Clinician utilizes the most effective, least restrictive approaches and evidenced-based interventions until the crisis is resolved or the individual is transitioned into a more clinically appropriate environment.
Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives, and MCOT provides expedited access to care in critical situations, as an essential mobile provider of crisis services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The MCOT Licensed Clinician responds to the location of the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis, including schools, emergency rooms, homes, and BTCS clinics, to provide crisis intervention, screening, referral, relapse prevention, and follow-up services.
Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the person we serve, and in addition to ready access to care in the time of crisis, MCOT also provides follow-up services which may include case management, individual and group skills training, Person-Centered Recovery Planning, supported housing/employment, discharge planning and linkage to ongoing services.
Critical Impact:
Within the crisis continuum, the Licensed Clinician responds when called upon to support emergent and urgent crisis needs. Leveraging skills in de-escalation and safety planning, MCOT works collaboratively with the individual in crisis to assess the need and develop a plan for next steps. As a crisis response team, MCOT collaborates with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social service agencies, demonstrating strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, and/or developmental crisis. The Licensed Clinician may provide services specific to licensure, such as provide diagnostic evaluation and assessment, brief solution-focused counseling, and clinical consultation to colleagues.
The Licensed Clinician must possess an aptitude for working both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides empathetic active listening and de-escalation
Engages in person-centered safety planning, utilizing critical thinking and solution-focused problem solving
Ensures crisis follow-up and relapse prevention occurs, providing support once the crisis has resolved
Communicates effectively with people and families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
Facilities and coordinates placement
Partners with families, first responders, schools, hospitals, and community agencies
Demonstrates skills and expertise using integrated computer database programs to access files and document services as well as the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
ability to work independently, collaboratively within a Team and assumes a flexible work schedule.
Provides consult, evaluation and assessment
Assumes rotating on-call responsibilities, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. A daily stipend is offered for each day of on-call
Cross-trains to support crisis programs, including Diversion Center, Adult Crisis Respite, Youth Therapeutic Respite, and 911 Dispatch
Location: Williamson and Burnet Counties
Hourly Salary Range: $ 32.33 - $38.08
Differential Detail: .75/hour, Bilingual
$1.00/hour, previous experience in a similar position
Up to $4.00/hour, tenure with BTCS
Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.
Click on for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!
City Round Rock, TX, Marble Falls, TX County Burnet County, Williamson County Credentials Minimum Qualifications:
Current licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Masters Degree.
2 years experience working within the behavioral health.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain approved Driver's License throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual-Spanish and or ASL. Salary Amount $67,246.00 - $79,206.00/year Closing Date Open until filled Apply for this job
Worksite address
round rock, TX, 78682, US
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