Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Dell Medical School is seeking a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator. This is a state-funded position with an end date of 8/31/27, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health (TCMH) Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas.

The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting children and families through TCMH programs like Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT), a statewide initiative that partners with school districts to provide telemedicine and telehealth services aimed at identifying and assessing the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents, and connecting them to appropriate mental health resources. Reporting to the Behavioral Health Support Supervisor, the Coordinator helps children and families navigate through TCMH programs such as TCHATT, assists in connecting them to providers in the community if needed, and maintains confidentiality of information in all aspects of care.

Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical documentation, community resource coordination and stakeholder support, communication and referral management, and training and special projects.

Knowledge/skills/abilities required include interpersonal savvy, managing and measuring work, customer focus, functional/technical skills, organizing, and problem solving.

Education and experience: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in health care, governmental, educational (preferably K-12), or other related setting. Proficiency in electronic systems including, but not limited to, Google Suite, Trayt, Slack, Athena or Epic, Calendly. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary range: $47,937+ depending on qualifications.

Required materials: Resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, letter of interest.