Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead

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The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead (LCSW-S, LPC-S, or LMFT-S) 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 UT Health Austin 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. The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead will provide mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and family members and oversee other counselors providing TCHATT services.

This position includes providing structured clinical supervision to support the professional development and licensure progression of LPC-Associates, LMSWs, or LMFTs in Texas. In accordance with state regulations, the supervisor must hold the appropriate supervisory credential: an LPC-S to supervise LPC-As, an LCSW-S to supervise LMSWs, an LMFT-S to supervise LMFT-As.

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.

The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mental health assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, and interdisciplinary team consultation as needed, in compliance with standard regulations, policies and procedures. This position will provide mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and family members and will provide oversight and supervision to LPC-As, LMSWs, or LMFT-As delivering TCHATT program services, in alignment with licensure requirements.. The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead will also contribute to program development, lead trainings, and use data to inform programming. The Senior Behavioral Health Therapist and Program Lead will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues, to work independently with a strong attention to detail, and to effectively communicate through both oral and written communication.

• Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions. Formulates treatment plan according to evidence based practices and protocol. Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions as needed. Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary. Undertake crisis intervention, as needed.

• Participates in any supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains client records and performs data entry as required by protocol. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both federal and state regulations.

• Provides clinical supervision under a supervision plan with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council to at least one team member pursuing their independent practice licensure if appropriate given staffing at the time, in accordance with licensure requirements (LPC-S for LPC-As, LCSW-S for LMSWs, LMFT-S for LFMT-As). Regularly provides individual and/or group supervision and participates in training to support supervisee. Reviews documentation and closes supervisee's session notes. Provides feedback and recommendations regarding documentation, as needed.

• Serves as a clinical lead and works closely with the social workers and/or professional counselors on staff to provide mentorship, support, and consultation, as needed. Provides guidance, direction, debriefing, clinical staffing, and support to staff, including care coordinators. May help with coverage, staffing, and workflow optimization.

• Provides expert care for patients with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, while also addressing their psychosocial factors. Applies clinical experience, condition specific training, and certifications to contribute to patients' improved healthcare outcomes.

• Participates in the development and implementation of projects, and leading or participating in committees and/or workgroups. Participates in quality improvement and initiatives that analyze professional practice, outcomes and efficiencies, including peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities.

• Participates in meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration. Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Licensed as an LCSW-S, LPC-S, LMFT-S, or equivalent practiced clinician in Texas.

• Three years of post-degree clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with a variety of other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, medical assistants).

• Strong technological, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in electronic systems including, but not limited to, Google Suite, Trayt, Slack, Athena, Calendly.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Five years of post-degree clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems in high-demand outpatient or inpatient mental health settings.

• Experience providing school-based mental health services.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members.

$72,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

• Occasional interstate, intrastate, and international travel

• This position will begin as remote, with on-site expectations to be determined at a later time based on the needs of the School. The supervisor will communicate the days and/or times the employee is expected to report on-site, up to 40 hours per week. Work arrangements will be reviewed regularly, and ample notice will be provided for any changes. Remote work requires reliable internet access and a suitable workspace free from distractions

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.