Behavioral Health Advocate-Gulf Coast Work Force Soultions

Merakey • Katy Annex, TX

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Advocate (BHA) engages participants where they are—community hubs, mobile outreach sites, and accessible virtual platforms—to motivate, educate, and navigate individuals toward the right supports at the right time. Using motivational interviewing, brief psychoeducation, and barrier-removal strategies, the BHA coordinates closed-loop referrals to mental health and substance use treatment, case management, peer support, housing, food/utility assistance, childcare, and legal aid. The BHA partners closely with LCSWs and Career Specialists to ensure no participant falls through the cracks and that behavioral health supports align with employment goals. Services are tailored for both adults and transitional-age youth (TAY) with age-appropriate engagement approaches.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in a generally recognized clinical discipline.
• Texas LMSW/LPC-Associate Preferred to be registered, licensed, or certified to practice if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel across the service area.
• 1 year of mental health, paid or unpaid experience
• Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated skill in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.
• Knowledge of Gulf Coast community resources (MH/SUD, housing, benefits, reentry, DV, youth/young adult services).
• Proficiency with EHR/documentation and secure virtual engagement platforms.
• Certifications such as MHFA, CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention, CPR/First Aid.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach participants via in-person, mobile, and virtual methods; use motivational interviewing to build trust and readiness for change.
• Tailor engagement to adults and TAY, adapting language, pacing, and tools to developmental needs.
• Identify social and behavioral barriers to employment; coordinate linkage to MH/SUD treatment, peer support, housing assistance, food/utility resources, childcare, transportation, and legal aid.
• Execute warm handoffs; confirm appointments, address logistics (IDs, benefits, forms), and follow up to ensure services were received.
• Deliver brief psychoeducation on topics like stress management, relapse prevention basics, sleep hygiene, and coping skills that support job readiness/retention

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level