Senior Provider Behavioral Health Consultant Full-time NEW

Senior Provider Behavioral Health Consultant

Del Medical School is seeking a Senior Provider Behavioral Health Consultant. 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.

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 Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN) are an interdisciplinary clinical services program intended to offer primary care clinic providers and OBGYNs prompt access to on-call psychiatrists to provide expertise in assessment, treatment, and referrals for pediatric and/or perinatal patients identified as having a mental health challenge. The Senior Provider Behavioral Health Consultant (LPC-S or LCSW-S) will provide consultation services to providers, such as pediatricians, family medicine physicians, OB/GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or midwives needing assistance with patient behavioral health concerns, psychiatric consultation, behavioral management plans, or resources with the goal of increasing access to mental health services for mothers, children, and adolescents. This position will serve as lead Behavioral Health Consultant and work efficiently to help providers manage mental health concerns and facilitate referrals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Clinical Consultation and Coordination
• Clinical Documentation, Training, and Quality Assurance
• Provider Outreach and Enrollment
• Staff Support and Supervision

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Functional/Technical Skill
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Presentation Skills
• Managing and Measuring Work

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline with at least 3 year(s) of experience in a medical, educational, or nonprofit setting, with at least one (1) year providing clinical supervision.
• Strong technological skills and ability to perform computer tasks and utilize electronic health records independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in health systems caring for patients with behavioral or mental health challenges.
• Experience working with PCPs, OB/GYN physicians, and/or family practitioners.
• Experience working across programs, departments, and/or institutions to achieve goals.
• Proficiency in at least one electronic medical records system, e.g., Athena or Epic.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Required: Active licensure in Texas as one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
• Preferred: None

Salary Range: $72,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.