Clearinghouse Coordinator

Date:
Jul 28, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Clearinghouse Coordinator

Job Title: Program Specialist IV

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Hospitals Section

Posting Number: 19489

Closing Date: 09/26/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 909 W 45TH ST BLDG 552

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services. The State Hospital System (SHS) Clearinghouse Coordinator position is responsible for direct oversight of the forensic clearinghouse waitlists which includes all fundamental processes involved related to the reception, addition and removal of cases placed for forensic admission to the SHS.

This position serves as the primary source for notifications to identify State Hospitals for cases with increased urgency in admission as well as those that are determined to need a different facility level of care. The Clearinghouse Coordinator also serves as the referring source of cases to SHS contracted hospital facilities to ensure a consistent flow of admissions in an effort to utilize those services most effectively.

This work will require active participation in policy review specific to the forensic admission processes and procedures in accordance with program objectives and goals.

This work includes receiving phone and email correspondence from numerous entities including but not limited to program staff, government agencies, partner organizations, or the public and providing timely clarification and direction as it relates to the SHS forensic admission process as well as case specific information. Similarly, this position also performs essential professional verbal and written outreach to various parties for as needed follow-up.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a…