Provider Behavioral Health Consultant

Provider Behavioral Health Consultant

Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Dell Medical School is seeking a Provider Behavioral Health Consultant. This role supports mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas.

The Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN) are an interdisciplinary clinical services program intended to offer primary care clinic providers and OBGYNs prompt access to on‑call psychiatrists to provide expertise in assessment, treatment, and referrals for pediatric and/or perinatal patients identified as having a mental health challenge. The Provider Behavioral Health Consultant (LPC, LCSW) works under the supervision of the program's Medical Director in collaboration with the CPAN/PeriPAN Clinical Services Manager to help providers manage mental health concerns and facilitate referrals.

This role provides consultation services to providers, including pediatricians, family medicine physicians, OB/GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or midwives, who need assistance with patient behavioral health concerns, psychiatric consultation, behavioral management plans, or resources with the goal of increasing access to mental health services for mothers, children and adolescents.

This is a state‑funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027 that is renewable for another year.

• Manages and evaluates primary care provider requests in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, behavioral management, and referral assistance according to program protocol.
• Communicates requests to program psychiatrists within prescribed timeline and provides psychoeducation, referral information, and resources upon request.
• Collaborates with primary care clinicians, psychiatrists, and program coordinators to assist with coordination of consults and referrals for children, adolescents, and mothers with mental health needs.

• Collaborates with primary care clinicians, psychiatrists, and program coordinators to assist with coordination of consults and referrals for children, adolescents, and mothers with mental health needs.

• Follows standard criteria to track project progress and status to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Participates in supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks.
• Maintains records and performs data entry as required by protocol.

• Conducts outreach to educate providers and community agencies about CPAN and PeriPAN.
• Enrolls providers in CPAN and PeriPAN programs to provide services to better assist their patients in need of mental health care.

• Efficiently and accurately prepares updated resource guides and handouts related to Texas Child Mental Health programs.
• Contributes to and uses the state platform for community health referrals.

Other duties as identified by department

• Participates in program meetings and work groups to provide input on behavioral health initiatives.
• Assists with special projects or pilot programs related to mental health service delivery or quality improvement.
• Supports data collection and reporting for program evaluation as needed.
• Represents the program at community events or conferences to promote awareness and strengthen partnerships.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of providers and stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationships with primary care providers and community agencies.
• Responds promptly and professionally to provider requests for consultation and resources.
• Anticipates provider needs and proactively offers solutions and support.

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve complex behavioral health challenges.
• Evaluates provider requests and determines appropriate interventions.
• Identifies barriers to care and develops creative solutions for referral coordination.
• Applies…