Behavioral Health Therapist

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $68,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Fully remote
Telehealth experience required
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Crisis intervention skills needed
The Behavioral Health Therapist will support TCHATT patients by providing counseling and care management services using a patient-centered approach

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Therapist will support TCHATT patients by providing counseling and care management services using a patient-centered approach.
  • This state-funded position focuses on addressing urgent mental health challenges for children and adolescents across Texas school districts.
  • The role requires conducting behavioral assessments, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring patient safety through crisis intervention when necessary.

Matching Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist will support TCHATT patients by providing counseling and care management services using a patient-centered approach.

Salary

Base: $68,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Telehealth experience required
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention skills needed
  • Electronic health record proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
  • Athena EMR system knowledge
  • Adaptability to new clinical techniques

Key Requirements

  • Texas LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license
  • Three years professional work experience
  • Experience with children and family systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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