Behavioral Health Access & Outreach Navigator

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin seeks a Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant to support mental health programs for children, adolescents, and mothers across Texas. This grant-funded role begins as soon as August 2026 and ends August 31, 2027, with renewal possible based on progress.

You will coordinate provider outreach, facilitate behavioral health consultations, develop community partnerships, and promote access to services, reporting on activities and outcomes to

Qualifications

• Relates comfortably with diverse individuals, builds rapport quickly, and effectively manages interpersonal dynamics.
• Establishes trust with physicians, clinicians, and community stakeholders.
• Navigates difficult conversations professionally and diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach visits to physician practices, clinics, and community organizations.
• Promote awareness and utilization of behavioral health consultation services.
• Develop productive working relationships with healthcare providers.
• Respond to provider inquiries regarding available behavioral health resources.
• Support provider recruitment and engagement initiatives.
• Facilitate behavioral health consultation requests according to established protocols.
• Gather information necessary for clinical consultations and referrals.
• Coordinate referrals to mental health providers and community resources.
• Track referral outcomes and follow-up activities.
• Assist providers in navigating available behavioral health services.
• Support development and maintenance of community partnerships.
• Identify potential referral resources and community organizations.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with external stakeholders.
• Maintain current information regarding community resources.
• Deliver educational information regarding behavioral health programs.
• Prepare resource guides, reference materials, and outreach documents.
• Assist with presentations and educational events.
• Promote evidence-based behavioral health practices and available services.
• Document outreach activities, partnership contacts, and referral activity.
• Maintain program databases and required records.
• Assist with preparation of reports and performance metrics.
• Ensure documentation complies with program requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of new outreach activities.
• Provide feedback regarding operational improvements.
• Support program goals and organizational objectives.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Customer Focus

Job description

The University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin seeks a Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant to support mental health programs for children, adolescents, and mothers across Texas. This grant-funded role begins as soon as August 2026 and ends August 31, 2027, with renewal possible based on progress.

You will coordinate provider outreach, facilitate behavioral health consultations, develop community partnerships, and promote access to services, reporting on activities and outcomes to