Behavioral Health Therapist
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 20, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Behavioral Health Therapist---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027---- Location: AUSTIN, TX---- Job Details: GENERAL NOTES Dell Medical School is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist. This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas. The Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) supports children and adolescents enrolled in programs like the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, which provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provides access to mental health services. Reporting to the Behavioral Health Manager, the therapist delivers counseling and care management services using a patient-centered, collaborative approach with an interdisciplinary team. This position works with program patients, guardians, and schools to improve a child's overall functioning through evidence-based care. Key responsibilities include conducting behavioral health assessments, formulating and implementing individualized treatment plans, and participating in team-based consultations. This position has an end date of 8/31/2027, 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clinical Assessment and Therapy Services * Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions. * Formulates treatment plan 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. Maintains Documentation and Compliance * Participates in all supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. * Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families and other service providers. * Ensures documentation is accurate, timely, and in accordance with professional ethics. * Maintains compliance with both federal and state regulations. Coordinates Care and Communication * Coordinates with referring practitioners, individuals, and family members throughout treatment. * Collaborates with project coordinators and administrative assistants to schedule and manage patient visits. * Participates in interdisciplinary team consultations. * Ensures continuity of care across settings. Engages in Professional Development * Attends required training workshops, meetings, and client staffing. * Stays current with best practices in pediatric mental health. * Contributes to an environment of continuous learning. * Upholds professional standards and licensure requirements. Other Job Duties may apply as assignedMARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS: * Conducts community outreach and mental health education sessions. * Participates in program evaluation initiatives. * Supports grant-funded or pilot program activities as needed. * Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Interpersonal Savvy * Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport quickly; listens attentively. * Builds trust with children, families, and school staff. * Navigates sensitive conversations with empathy. * Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Compassion * Genuinely cares about people; concerned about others' well-being. * Demonstrates patience with emotionally dysregulated youth. * Provides trauma-informed care. * Supports families through difficult diagnoses and transitions. Problem Solving * Uses logic and data to solve complex problems; anticipates obstacles. * Develops creative treatment plans tailored to individual needs. * Identifies barriers to care and proposes solutions. * Adjusts therapeutic approaches based on patient response. Collaborates * Works cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals; credits others for contributions. * Coordinates care with pediatricians and educators. * Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings. * Shares insights to improve patient outcomes. Self-Development * Actively seeks feedback and learning opportunities; improves performance over time. * Attends continuing education and training. * Reflects on clinical practice for growth. * Incorporates new research into therapy. Dealing with Ambiguity * Comfortable with uncertainty; makes decisions without complete information. * Manages unpredictable behaviors in children. * Adapts to changing family dynamics. * Maintains composure during crises. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in * Working with children, adolescents, and/or family systems. * Proficiency in electronic systems including but not limited to Google Suite, Trayt, Athena or Epic, Calendly. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: * Current licensure in Texas as one of the following: o Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) o Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) PREFERRED: * None Salary Range$63,087 + depending on qualifications WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT * Standard office equipment * Repetitive use of a keyboard * Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines * Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel * Field work as necessary * May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others. Required Materials
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. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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:
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