CPAN/PeriPAN Behavioral Health Specialist

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist will work on a multidisciplinary team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders such as pediatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, and psychiatrists. The position will serve as a liaison and advocate between providers and behavioral health resources, ensuring that children, adolescents, and their families receive equitable, timely, and holistic care. In addition to providing consultation and referral resources to enrolled CPAN providers, this position may be assisting with program development, marketing of the CPAN program, and provision of training to PCPs on CPAN utilization and child and adolescent behavioral health. Position may also be asked to assist with the development of a resource database for referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively interact with team members, internal and external partners to accomplish essential tasks.
• Create and conduct presentations for PCPs on behavioral management of children and adolescents.
• Competent to provide assessment and referral services to elementary through high school ages.
• Be effective in documentation procedures.
• Identify appropriate referral sources in the area of the patient being served.
• Participate in community outreach activities to raise awareness as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described, such as attending trainings and regular team meetings.
• Use excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion and adherence to HIPAA rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 3 year’s experience with youth and families.
• Database knowledge.

Required/Preferred Certifications / Licenses

• Licensed in Texas as a Licensed Master Social Worker preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge working with deadlines and under pressure and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills required.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and software systems quickly.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.