Behavioral Health Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Behavioral Health Associate at the Psychiatry Clinic delivers evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. The role requires independent professional work including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination to support patient access and clinic operations.

The position supports group therapy, triage processes, and collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, trainees, and staff to enhance clinic efficiency and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed LMFT/LPC/LCSW or equivalent licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-S, LPC-S).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals, care transitions, and resource navigation to support patient access.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Division: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,618 to $83,500

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Summary

The Behavioral Health Associate will provide evidence-based psychotherapy services for individuals, families, and groups within the Baylor Psychiatry Clinic. This position requires independent, advanced professional work involving medical and psychiatric social work services, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and the provision of therapeutic interventions to support patients with behavioral health needs. In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Behavioral Health Associate will support clinic operations and behavioral health program initiatives by assisting with patient intake and triage processes, care coordination, referral management, resource navigation, waitlist oversight, and continuity of care activities. The position will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, trainees, social workers, and administrative staff to facilitate efficient clinic workflows, support patient access to services, assist with quality improvement and program development efforts, and contribute to the overall operational success of the clinic.

This position supports Baylor Psychiatry Clinic operations through patient access management, referral coordination, waitlist oversight, and continuity of care activities. Assists with assignment and coordination of patients to faculty, trainees, and therapy providers to optimize clinic access and service delivery. Coordinates group therapy program logistics, patient enrollment, and related administrative activities.

This position is located at our McNair Campus.

Job Duties

• Interviews clients and family members to obtain psychosocial histories relevant to medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health concerns.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments during initial client encounters and evaluates ongoing treatment needs.
• Develops treatment plans and coordinates appropriate referrals to internal and external providers, agencies, and community resources.
• Provides evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy and other clinically appropriate treatment modalities.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, interventions and patient progress in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to patient inquiries, triages clinical concerns, and assesses the need for behavioral health services and interventions.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, trainees, and community agencies to facilitate coordinated care and continuity of services.
• Assists with patient access initiatives, referral management, waitlist oversight, scheduling coordination, and resource navigation to support efficient clinic operations.
• Supports group therapy programs and other behavioral health services through coordination, implementation, and patient engagement activities.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, program development efforts, and operational projects designed to enhance patient care, clinic efficiency, and service delivery.
• Participates in research activities as appropriate, either directly or through facilitation of study recruitment, patient engagement, and program support.
• Provides clinical education and training to learners and staff as appropriate.
• Provides supervision and mentorship to social work interns, fellows, and trainees in accordance with applicable licensure requirements.
• Assists with continuity of care planning, including coordination of services, follow-up care, and transportation arrangements when appropriate.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care, clinic operations, and departmental initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in evidence-based psychotherapy services.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.