Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting for a full time Behavioral Health Associate which will provide assessment and therapy services to patients with mental health and substance use problems at community health clinics of Harris Health System.

The ideal candidate will have experience in diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria, experience  in treating mental health disorders, experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.  Will also have familiarity with and experience in referring patients to substance abuse treatment facilities and ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.  Must have excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of client/community resources and experience in developing relationships with same.  Has the ability to work independently. Has knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and EPIC (electronic medical record).  Lastly is bilingual in English/Spanish.

This position is located Gulfgate Clinic 7550 Office City Drive Houston, TX 77012.  This is a hybrid position which has the opportunity to work in office and remotely.

Job Duties

• Provides assessments for behavioral health problems for patients referred by health care providers at community clinics: elective appointments or walk-ins of patients in crisis or with urgent needs.
• Develops treatment plans for patients to address their mental health and substance use problems.
• Provides therapeutic interventions of individual, group and family therapy for mental health and substance use problems.
• Liaisons with physicians, nurses, and psychiatry staff regarding patient care and treatment.
• Completes required documentation and statistical reporting in a timely manner.
• Provides curbside consultations to the primary care team.
• Accommodates walk-in patients in crisis or with urgent needs.
• Attends center staff meetings as required.
• Attends CBHP faculty meetings.
• Attends training classes or orientations as required by Harris Health Hospital System or Baylor College of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LCSW-S, or  LPC-S.