🚀 Behavioral Health Consultant

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

         The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides University Health patients’ with brief consultative visits to develop specific behavioral change plans that support their medical treatment, provides referrals to University Health’s Mental Wellness Institute (UHMWI) specialty behavioral health providers, and supports organization-wide initiatives to integrate behavioral health in the primary care environment.  As a part of UHMWI’s clinical care team the BHC identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. They accomplish this goal through collaboration with clinical team members, including medical assistants, volunteer providers, interpreters, scribes, medical students, patient care coordinators, and receptionists.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Licensed LMFT, LPC, LCSW, Psy.D. or Ph.D. Previous work in medical setting or team-based care is preferred. Current license to practice in Texas is required. Bilingual in English/Spanish is desireable.