Provider Behavioral Health Consultant at The University of Texas at Austin in Main Campus, UT

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Job Posting Title: Provider Behavioral Health Consultant ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: GENERAL NOTES Dell Medical School is seeking a Provider Behavioral Health Consultant. JOB SUMMARY This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas. The Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN) are an interdisciplinary clinical services program 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 (LPC, LCSW) works under the supervision of the program’s Medical Director in collaboration with the CPAN/PeriPAN Clinical Services Manager to help providers manage mental health concerns and facilitate referrals. This role provides consultation services to providers, including pediatricians, family medicine physicians, OB/GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or midwives, who need 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. This is a state-funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027 that is renewable for another year. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clinical Support 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. Consultation & Coordination 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. Program Administration & Quality Assurance Follows standard criteria to track project progress and status to ensure alignment with program objectives. Participates in supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains records and performs data entry as required by protocol. Outreach & Provider Engagement 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. Resource Development & Community Integration Efficiently and accurately prepares updated resource guides and handouts related to Texas Child Mental Health programs. Contributes to and uses the state platform for community health referrals. Other duties as identified by department MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS: Participates in program meetings and workgroups to provide input on behavioral health initiatives. Assists with special projects or pilot programs related to mental health service delivery or quality improvement. Supports data collection and reporting for program evaluation as needed. Represents the program at community events or conferences to promote awareness and strengthen partnerships. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required. KNO