Senior Administrative Associate, Clinical Operations

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist Associate (LPC-Associate or LMSW) to support mental health programs focused on children and adolescents across Texas.

• Conduct behavioral and mental health assessments and provide psychotherapy under the supervision of an LPC‑S or LCSW‑S.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and family psychotherapy.
• Participate in screening, tracking, and reporting of patient outcomes.
• Document all clinical interactions in accordance with ethical, federal, and state standards.
• Offer discipline‑specific knowledge to interdisciplinary teams and advise on mental health, cultural competency, and social determinants of health.
• Contribute to innovative approaches for behavioral health management and value‑based care initiatives.
• Support operational improvements in patient care.
• Provide clinical support to interdisciplinary teams coordinating services for schools, guardians, and patients.
• Help school staff, guardians, and patients build coping strategies and psychological skills to improve daily functioning.
• Connect patients to community mental health services and resources.
• Offer evidence‑based consultation to schools on campus mental health needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community behavioral health providers.
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and research opportunities.
• Engage in clinical supervision under an LPC‑S or LCSW‑S, consistent with licensure and experience.
• Engage in interdepartmental collaboration and best practice development.

• Assist with crisis intervention and safety planning during acute episodes.
• Participate in community outreach and mental health education events.
• Provide input on program development and evaluation.

• Interpersonal Savvy
  • Build rapport quickly and listen attentively.
  • Build trust with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Compassion
  • Genuinely care about people and their well‑being.
  • Demonstrate patience with emotionally dysregulated youth.
  • Provide trauma‑informed care and support families through difficult transitions.
• Problem Solving
  • Use logic and data to solve complex problems and anticipate obstacles.
  • Develop creative treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Identify barriers to care and propose solutions.
  • Adjust therapeutic approaches based on patient response.
• Professional Standards and Conduct
  • Adhere to ethical principles and maintain confidentiality.
  • Uphold professional boundaries and comply with legal regulations.
  • Advocate for vulnerable populations.
• Self‑Development
  • Seek feedback, pursue learning opportunities, and attend workshops.
  • Engage in supervision and reflective practice.
  • Apply new research to clinical practice.
• Customer Focus
  • Meet or exceed expectations of internal and external customers.
  • Respond promptly to family concerns.
  • Tailor services to meet school and community needs.
  • Maintain high standards of care delivery.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1,000 hours toward full clinical licensure.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or family systems.

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems (e.g., Epic, Athena).
• Experience with telehealth platforms and school‑based interventions.

• Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC‑Associate).
• Eligibility for clinical supervision toward LCSW or LPC licensure.

$60,000+ depending on qualifications.

• Standard office equipment and repetitive keyboard use.
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.
• Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel.
• Field work as necessary.

A criminal history background check…