Behavioral Health Therapist
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based program that cares for patients enrolled in the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program at Dell Medical School. TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services. This is a state-funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women. This position has an end date of 8/31/2026 but may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals. Funding is expected to continue. A flexible working arrangement agreement will be required upon offer. This position will support Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) patients, guardians, and schools to improve a child’s overall functioning by providing counseling and care management services using a patient-centered, collaborative approach with an interdisciplinary team. The Behavioral Health Therapist will conduct behavioral and mental health assessments, formulate and implement comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans, and complete interdisciplinary team consultation as needed. The therapist will possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients; work independently with strong attention to detail; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; and possess a commitment to professional ethical and practice standards.
Requirements
- Licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensed clinician in the State of Texas.
- Three (3) years of professional work experience.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or family systems.
- Strong technology skills, including the ability to perform computer tasks and use electronic health record systems independently.
- Proficiency in electronic systems including, but not limited to, Google Suite, Trayt, Slack, Athena, and Calendly.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Readiness to adopt new techniques and practices as determined by clinical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions.
- Formulates treatment plans according to evidence-based practices and protocol.
- Conducts individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions as needed.
- Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary.
- Undertakes crisis intervention, as needed.
- Participates in supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks.
- Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interactions with individuals served, families, and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and both federal and state regulations.
- Coordinates with referring practitioners, individuals, and family members throughout treatment.
- Collaborates with project coordinators and administrative assistants to coordinate patient visits.
- Attends appropriate training workshops, meetings, and client staffing sessions as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
