General Notes
The Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN) are interdisciplinary clinical services programs intended to offer primary care clinic providers and OBGYNs prompt access to on-call psychiatrists to provide expertise in assessment, treatment, and referrals for pediatric and/or perinatal patients identified as having a mental health challenge. The Provider Behavioral Health Consultant will work under the supervision of the program’s Medical Director in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Consultant Manager.
Purpose
The Provider Behavioral Health Consultant will provide consultation services to providers, such as pediatricians, family medicine physicians, OB/GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or midwives needing assistance with patient behavioral health concerns, psychiatric consultation, behavioral management plans, or resources with the goal of increasing access to mental health services for mothers, children, and adolescents. The Provider Behavioral Health Consultant will work efficiently to help providers manage mental health concerns and facilitate referrals. This position has an end date of 8/31/2026, but may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.
Responsibilities
Manages and evaluates primary care provider requests in the areas of: assessment, diagnosis, behavioral management, and referral assistance according to program protocol. Communicates requests to program psychiatrists within prescribed timeline and provides psychoeducation, referral information, and resources upon request.
Collaborates with primary care clinicians, psychiatrists, and program coordinators to assist with coordination of consults and referrals for children, adolescents, and mothers with mental health needs.
Follows standard criteria to track project progress and status to ensure they are in line with program objectives. Participates in any supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains records and performs data entry as required by protocol.
Conducts outreach to educate providers and community agencies about CPAN and PeriPAN. Enrolls providers in CPAN and PeriPAN programs to provide services to better assist their patients in need of mental health care.
Efficiently and accurately prepares updated resource guides and handouts related for Texas Child Mental Health Programs. Contributes to and uses the state platform for community health referrals. Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LMSW.
Master’s degree and at least three (3) years of professional work experience.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others with an attention to detail and effective oral and written communication skill, and an ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in health systems caring for patients with behavioral or mental health challenges.
Experience working with PCPs, OB/GYN physicians, and/or family practitioners.
Experience working across programs, departments, and/or institutions to achieve goals.
Salary Range
$62,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel
Field work as necessary
Flexible work arrangements available with supervisor approval; may require occasional on-site work. Remote work requires reliable internet and a distraction-free workspace.
Required Materials
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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