Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Summary The Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician Assistant (PA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT), Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP) North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or similarly qualified behavioral health clinician to provide integrated behavioral health services within a primary care setting, with a primary focus on children and adolescents. The clinician will work collaboratively with primary care providers, pediatric providers, medical assistants, care coordinators, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify, assess, and address behavioral, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial concerns. The position emphasizes early intervention, brief evidence-based treatment, care coordination, family engagement, and improved access to behavioral health services for children and families served by NTACHC. The ideal candidate will have 57 years of clinical experience, demonstrated expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health, and the ability to deliver effective, patient-centered interventions in a fast-paced, integrated primary care environment. Clinical encounters will generally consist of 1530-minute sessions, with treatment tailored to patient needs, clinical appropriateness, and the integrated care model. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Integrated Behavioral Health Care Provide behavioral health assessment, brief intervention, and treatment services within an integrated primary care setting, with an emphasis on children and adolescents. Collaborate closely with pediatric and primary care providers to identify behavioral health needs and develop coordinated care plans. Conduct warm handoffs and timely consultations to facilitate access to behavioral health services. Deliver brief, focused clinical interventions, typically in 1530-minute sessions, consistent with the needs of the patient and the integrated care model. Support early identification and intervention for behavioral, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial concerns. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and care planning activities. Clinical Assessment and Treatment Conduct age-appropriate behavioral health screenings, psychosocial assessments, and clinical evaluations. Assess presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, trauma-related symptoms, family stressors, and school-related concerns. Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the care team. Provide brief evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, and parent-focused behavioral strategies, as appropriate to training and scope of practice. Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical response and identified needs. Recognize when patients require a higher level of care or specialty behavioral health services and facilitate appropriate referrals. Child, Family, and Caregiver Engagement Engage parents, guardians, and caregivers in treatment planning and behavioral health education, consistent with confidentiality requirements and applicable law. Provide guidance on positive parenting strategies, emotional regulation, coping skills, and child behavioral health concerns. Support families in navigating medical, behavioral health, educational, and community-based resources. Consider developmental stage, family dynamics, cultural background, social determinants of health, and barriers to care when developing treatment recommendations. Care Coordination and Community Health Coordinate referrals and follow-up services with community mental health providers, schools, social service agencies, and other appropriate community partners. Assist with identifying social and environmental factors that may affect a child's behavioral health and overall well-being. Support access to care for underserved and medically underserved populations consistent with NTACHC's mission. Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve behavioral health integration, patient outcomes, and continuity of care. Documentation, Compliance, and Risk Management Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health record. Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, professional ethics, privacy requirements, and organizational policies. Conduct risk assessments when clinically indicated, including assessment of safety concerns and the need for crisis intervention. Follow established procedures for mandated reporting, suspected abuse or neglect, and other safeguarding concerns. Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and adhere to professional standards and scope-of-practice requirements.