Behavioral Health Associate

Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting a full time Behavioral Health Associate position 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 V 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.
Additionally, will have excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent written and spoken communication skills, working knowledge of client/community resources and experience in developing relationships with same and ability to work independently.  Lastly will have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and EPIC (electronic medical record).

 

This position has the opportunity to work in office and remotely and is located at the Pasadena Pediatric Clinic 3925 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena,,TX 77504.

Job Duties

Provides Advanced Assessment for behavioral health problems for patients referred by health care providers at community clinics: with urgent needs, example, crisis, counseling, emotional support and be able to perform psychosocial assessment. 
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.
Enters notes and charges in EPIC.
Maintains CME credits.
Follows state regulations and compliance.  
Attends monthly meetings with leadership.  
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 and Baylor College of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• (NOTE: Individuals with LCSW-S, LPC-S may be considered).

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

 

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