School Based Behavioral Health Clinician - Elementary School (4576)

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.

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000.

• 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