Role OverviewThe Behavioral Health Care Coordinator will help children and families navigate through the TCHATT program, assist in connecting them to providers in the community if needed, and maintain confidentiality of information in all aspects of care. This position will also be responsible for creating patient charts, and scheduling and managing telehealth appointments for patients in electronic health records.
What You Will Do
The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator will work in an interdisciplinary model, collaborating with pediatric psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and operational staff to support students and families receiving care. The Coordinator will assist in navigating treatment recommendations and assemble clinical background and referral information.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health (TCMH) Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas. The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting children and families through TCMH programs like Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in health care, governmental, educational (preferably K-12), or other related setting
- Proficiency in electronic systems including, but not limited to, Google Suite, Trayt, Slack, Athena or Epic, Calendly
Benefits
- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length
- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position
- Equal Opportunity Employer: 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
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