School Based Behavioral Health Clinician - Elementary School (3654)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

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. 
• Care coordination and application of measurement-based care

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. 

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 

REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER, School-Based Services

LOCATION: Elementary School campus in partnership with Waco Independent School District, with occasional work at Waco Family Medicine sites.

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STATUS:  Full-Time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School-Linked Behavioral Health Clinician provides compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support for middle 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.

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