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About the Role

This position supports mental health programs and initiatives administered through the Texas Child Mental Health Consortium (TCMH), focusing on improving access and quality of mental health care for children, adolescents, and mothers across Texas. The Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant supports behavioral health access programs by facilitating provider consultation, coordinating referrals, conducting outreach activities, and promoting utilization of behavioral health resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach visits to physician practices, clinics, and community organizations.
Promote awareness and utilization of behavioral health consultation services.
Develop productive working relationships with healthcare providers.
Respond to provider inquiries regarding available behavioral health resources.
Support provider recruitment and engagement initiatives.
Facilitate behavioral health consultation requests according to established protocols.
Gather information necessary for clinical consultations and referrals.
Coordinate referrals to mental health providers and community resources.
Track referral outcomes and follow-up activities.
Assist providers in navigating available behavioral health services.
Support development and maintenance of community partnerships.
Identify potential referral resources and community organizations.
Participate in collaborative meetings with external stakeholders.
Maintain current information regarding community resources.
Deliver educational information regarding behavioral health programs.
Prepare resource guides, reference materials, and outreach documents.
Assist with presentations and educational events.
Promote evidence-based behavioral health practices and available services.
Document outreach activities, partnership contacts, and referral activity.
Maintain program databases and required records.
Assist with preparation of reports and performance metrics.
Ensure documentation complies with program requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with implementation of new outreach activities.
Provide feedback regarding operational improvements.
Support program goals and organizational objectives.
Participate in pilot programs and special projects.
Attend legislative, policy, or stakeholder meetings related to behavioral health.
Contribute to development of program evaluations and accreditation activities.
Represent the organization at professional conferences, community events, and health fairs.
Provide cross-coverage for outreach, referral, or program staff during periods of absence.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
2 years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare outreach, care coordination, social services, case management, community engagement, or provider relations.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline.
4 years of experience in behavioral health outreach, integrated care, healthcare program coordination, or provider engagement.
Experience working with primary care providers, behavioral health providers, pediatric practices, women's health providers, or community organizations.
Experience working within a healthcare system, academic medical center, or behavioral health organization.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Active Texas licensure as one of the following: Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy
Customer Focus
Building Effective Relationships
Communication
Organizing
Problem Solving
Dealing with Ambiguity

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2 years of experience
4 years of experience

Education Level

Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$58,487 + depending on qualifications

Benefits

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

About the Company

Dell Medical School is seeking a Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant.
This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027 that is renewable for another year based upon work performance and progress toward research goals.
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.