School Based Behavioral Health Clinician - Elementary School
Master's
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Central - Waco, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, 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.
Qualifications: 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 or LCSW required before hire.
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
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
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.
Qualifications: 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.
.
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 or LCSW required before hire.
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
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