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Senior Employee Relations Consultant - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026

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Senior Employee Relations Consultant - Texas Behavioral Health Center - (962487)

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Texas Behavioral Health Center

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Join our growing UT Southwestern Human Resources team as a Senior Employee Relations Consultant and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will play a critical role in launching our new facility by building a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace from day one.  Serving as an advisor and subject matter human resources expert, you will help to shape the culture and employee experience within this growing operation. In this senior consultant role, you will provide guidance on policy interpretation, play a key role in facilitating advice and problem resolution on employee matters, ensuring compliance with workplace policies, training, and health/safety requirements.  As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant, you will play a valuable part in creating positive and proactive employee relations across the Texas Behavioral Health Center.  We are looking for someone with prior Human Resources experience, specifically in employee relations supporting a large customer/employee group. Prior experience working in a Behavioral Health Environment and/or Hospital is preferred.

 

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