Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant

Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant

Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:
General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant.

This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027 that is renewable for another year based upon work performance and progress toward research goals.

This position supports mental health programs and initiatives administered through the Texas Child Mental Health Consortium (TCMH), focusing on improving access and quality of mental health care for children, adolescents, and mother’s across Texas.

The Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant supports behavioral health access programs by facilitating provider consultation, coordinating referrals, conducting outreach activities, and promoting utilization of behavioral health resources. Working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, social workers, and community organizations, this role helps improve access to mental health services for patients and families. The position provides resource navigation, supports provider education, maintains community partnerships, and assists with implementation of outreach initiatives designed to improve behavioral health outcomes.

The Behavioral Health Outreach Consultant typically reports to a Behavioral Health Program Manager, Program Director, Outreach Manager, or similar leader and serves as an important liaison between healthcare providers, behavioral health resources, and community partners.

• Conduct outreach visits to physician practices, clinics, and community organizations.
• Promote awareness and utilization of behavioral health consultation services.
• Develop productive working relationships with healthcare providers.
• Respond to provider inquiries regarding available behavioral health resources.
• Support provider recruitment and engagement initiatives.

• Facilitate behavioral health consultation requests according to established protocols.
• Gather information necessary for clinical consultations and referrals.
• Coordinate referrals to mental health providers and community resources.
• Track referral outcomes and follow-up activities.
• Assist providers in navigating available behavioral health services.

• Support development and maintenance of community partnerships.
• Identify potential referral resources and community organizations.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with external stakeholders.
• Maintain current information regarding community resources.

• Deliver educational information regarding behavioral health programs.
• Prepare resource guides, reference materials, and outreach documents.
• Assist with presentations and educational events.
• Promote evidence-based behavioral health practices and available services.

• Document outreach activities, partnership contacts, and referral activity.
• Maintain program databases and required records.
• Assist with preparation of reports and performance metrics.
• Ensure documentation complies with program requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of new outreach activities.
• Provide feedback regarding operational improvements.
• Support program goals and organizational objectives.

Other duties as identified by department

• Participate in pilot programs, and…