Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Summary

· The Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA),

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),

· Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN),

· Physician Assistant (PA),

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),

· Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT),

· Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP)

North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or similarly qualified behavioral health clinician to provide integrated behavioral health services within a primary care setting, with a primary focus on children and adolescents.

The clinician will work collaboratively with primary care providers, pediatric providers, medical assistants, care coordinators, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify, assess, and address behavioral, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial concerns. The position emphasizes early intervention, brief evidence-based treatment, care coordination, family engagement, and improved access to behavioral health services for children and families served by NTACHC.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of clinical experience, demonstrated expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health, and the ability to deliver effective, patient-centered interventions in a fast-paced, integrated primary care environment. Clinical encounters will generally consist of 15–30-minute sessions, with treatment tailored to patient needs, clinical appropriateness, and the integrated care model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Integrated Behavioral Health Care

· Provide behavioral health assessment, brief intervention, and treatment services within an integrated primary care setting, with an emphasis on children and adolescents.

· Collaborate closely with pediatric and primary care providers to identify behavioral health needs and develop coordinated care plans.

· Conduct warm handoffs and timely consultations to facilitate access to behavioral health services.

· Deliver brief, focused clinical interventions, typically in 15–30-minute sessions, consistent with the needs of the patient and the integrated care model.

· Support early identification and intervention for behavioral, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial concerns.

· Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and care planning activities.

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

· Conduct age-appropriate behavioral health screenings, psychosocial assessments, and clinical evaluations.

· Assess presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, trauma-related symptoms, family stressors, and school-related concerns.

· Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

· Provide brief evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, and parent-focused behavioral strategies, as appropriate to training and scope of practice.

· Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions based on clinical response and identified needs.

· Recognize when patients require a higher level of care or specialty behavioral health services and facilitate appropriate referrals.

Child, Family, and Caregiver Engagement

· Engage parents, guardians, and caregivers in treatment planning and behavioral health education, consistent with confidentiality requirements and applicable law.

· Provide guidance on positive parenting strategies, emotional regulation, coping skills, and child behavioral health concerns.

· Support families in navigating medical, behavioral health, educational, and community-based resources.

· Consider developmental stage, family dynamics, cultural background, social determinants of health, and barriers to care when developing treatment recommendations.

Care Coordination and Community Health

· Coordinate referrals and follow-up services with community mental health providers, schools, social service agencies, and other appropriate community partners.

· Assist with identifying social and environmental factors that may affect a child's behavioral health and overall well-being.

· Support access to care for underserved and medically underserved populations consistent with NTACHC's mission.

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve behavioral health integration, patient outcomes, and continuity of care.

Documentation, Compliance, and Risk Management

· Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health record.

· Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, professional ethics, privacy requirements, and organizational policies.

· Conduct risk assessments when clinically indicated, including assessment of safety concerns and the need for crisis intervention.

· Follow established procedures for mandated reporting, suspected abuse or neglect, and other safeguarding concerns.

· Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and adhere to professional standards and scope-of-practice requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted Texas clinical license appropriate to the position, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or another qualifying independent clinical license, as applicable.
• Five to seven (5–7) years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience providing behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with children and adolescents and addressing behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial concerns.
• Experience providing clinical services in an integrated primary care, pediatric, community health, or other collaborative healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver brief, focused interventions appropriate for 15–30-minute clinical sessions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions, child development, family systems, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net healthcare setting.
• Experience implementing the integrated behavioral health model, including warm handoffs and same-day consultations.
• Training or experience in evidence-based child and adolescent interventions.
• Familiarity with standardized behavioral health screening tools and measurement-based care.
• Experience addressing social determinants of health and coordinating services for underserved children and families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred, based on organizational needs.

Core Competencies

• Child- and family-centered clinical care
• Integrated primary care collaboration
• Brief, evidence-based intervention
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
• Clinical judgment and risk assessment
• Care coordination and resource navigation
• Efficient documentation and time management
• Communication and interdisciplinary teamwork

Work Environment and Clinical Expectations

• This position operates in a community-based primary care environment serving a diverse patient population. The clinician must be comfortable working collaboratively with medical providers, responding to same-day behavioral health needs, and balancing scheduled appointments with brief consultations and warm handoffs.
• Clinical encounters are generally 15–30 minutes, consistent with the integrated care model. The clinician is expected to manage a clinically appropriate caseload, complete documentation promptly, and coordinate referrals and follow-up services when ongoing or specialized treatment is indicated.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency a plus.