Baylor College of Medicine

The ideal candidate will have experience in diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria, experience in treating mental health disorders, experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.. Job Duties Provides assessment for behavioral health problems for patients referred by health care providers at community clinics: Elective appointments or walk-ins of patients in crisis or with urgent needs.. Provides curbside consultations to the primary care team.. Attends training classes or orientations as required by Harris Health System Hospital or Baylor College of Medicine.. Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NOTE: Individuals with LCSW-S, LPC-S may be considered) Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English/Spanish.

behavioral health

Title:  Behavioral Health Associate   Division:  Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (80001039)    Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - AMS (90007602)  Location: Houston (1100)   Salary Range:  $56,895 to $80,000   Work Schedule:  Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Employment Duration:  Full-time   FLSA Status:  Exempt   Summary The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting for a full time Behavioral Health Associate 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 IV 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) and be bilingual in English/Spanish.   This position has the opportunity to work in office and remotely and is located Gulfgate Clinic 7550 Office City Drive Houston, TX 77012.      Job Duties Provides assessment for behavioral health problems for patients referred by health care providers at community clinics: Elective appointments or walk-ins of patients in crisis or with urgent needs. 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. Completes required documentation and statistical reporting in a timely manner. Provides curbside consultations to the primary care team. 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 System Hospital or Baylor College of Medicine. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree. Two years of relevant experience. Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NOTE: Individuals with LCSW-S, LPC-S may be considered) Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English/Spanish.     Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.      18167

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