School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician -High School (4593)

Waco Family Medicine; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment eligibility through HRS

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Retirement match

PTO

CEU support

Job summary

Waco Family Medicine in Waco, TX is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling to high school students in partnership with Waco Independent School District. The role requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and an active Texas license (LPC/LPC-Associate/LCSW).

You will deliver individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and coordinate with medical providers, documenting in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
• Active Texas license as LPC, LPC-Associate (supervised), or LCSW required.
• Experience with crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and deliver goal-oriented interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma and other disorders.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy as needed.
• Provide clinical crisis intervention and safety planning; coordinate access to medical pharmacotherapy as indicated.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Short-term therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Active Texas licensure (LPC/LPC-Associate/LCSW)

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Paycom

Job description

# School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician -High School (4593)Hot JobCentral - Waco, TX 76707## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryHealth Care## Description**GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION**Waco is a mid-sized city in Central Texas. It is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin. It boasts major attractions, historic homes, recreational venues, theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions. Waco is home to Baylor University and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market at the Silos (https://magnolia.com/silos/).The city is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco also boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking on the Brazos River to world-class mountain-biking and hiking trails in Cameron Park, the largest urban city park in the nation after Central Park.**Direct Care** * Diagnose and deliver goal-oriented interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma and stressor related disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD and other behavioral health conditions as appropriate.* Provide individual psychotherapy* Offer group psychotherapy as needed and appropriate* Provide appropriate clinical crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.* Use standardized tools to guide care and measure outcomes.* Coordinate access to medical pharmacotherapy as indicated* Engage parents/guardians in care planning, progress updates, and family treatment when appropriate.**Care Coordination & Compliance** * Coordinate with Waco Family Medicine providers for medical social service referrals.* Document services in electronic health record and meet all compliance standards.* Adhere to all WFM compliance, HIPAA, child abuse reporting, and clinical risk management guidelines.**Program Development & Outcomes** * Track caseloads, service utilization, referral closures, and outcomes to contribute to program dashboards.* Support grant and funding requirements as applicable.**EXAMPLE MEASURES OF SUCCESS** * **Access:**time-to-first-visit ≤10 school days.* **Clinical:** ≥5-point improvement on PHQ-A or GAD-7 for students with baseline elevation.* **School Partnership:** Positive feedback from school staff on collaboration and communication; adherence to FERPA/HIPAA data-sharing agreements.**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS** * Competitive salary based on experience and licensure.* Loan repayment eligibility through HRSA (NHSC/FQHC).* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement match, PTO, and CEU support.* Strong culture of collaboration, staff wellness, and mission-driven service## Qualifications**REPORTS TO:** PROJECT MANAGER, School-Based Services**LOCATION:** High School campus in partnership with Waco Independent School District, with occasional work at Waco Family Medicine sites. . **STATUS:** Full-Time, Exempt **POSITION SUMMARY:**The School-Linked Behavioral Health Clinician provides compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support for high school students with Waco Family Medicine, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:****Required** * Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.* Active Texas license as LPC, LPC-Associate (under supervision), or LCSW.* Strong skills in crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. **Preferred*** Experience providing therapy to children/adolescent* Experience in school or community-based settings.* Training in evidence-based practices for youth (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills).* Bilingual (English/Spanish).**SKILLS:*** Strong knowledge of healthcare job markets, including physician and clinical staffing trends.* Proven ability to source passive candidates through creative and proactive methods.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.* Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS systems; experience with Paycom a plus.* Familiarity with FQHC requirements, HRSA guidelines, and loan repayment programs (NHSC, state loan repayment) preferred.**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Visual and auditory accuracy* Shift length - 8 hours* Indoor setting* Continuous use of computer* Long periods of sitting* Frequent use of telephone* Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands* Continuous conversational communication* Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing* Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.* Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas* Frequent use of personal car* Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions* Memorize and retain instructions* Read and interpret detailed specifications* Mental competency* Tobacco non-user* Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible