What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Professional [1364] position at Texas Panhandle Centers?

Job Description

Position : Behavioral Health Professional [1364]

Program : Position housed at Region 16, Amarillo, Texas – HB 19 Education Service Center (ESC)

Salary : $57,033.60 - $60,652.80 Annually

Shift available : Full-time

Essential duties and responsibilities :

Staff will maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful Trauma-Informed Care language
Primary responsibility will serve as a Behavioral Health Professional regarding child / adolescent mental health and substance use for school and education service center (ESC) personnel
Increase ESC and school personnel's awareness and understanding of mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Assist personnel in the implementation of initiatives related to mental health or substance use
Ensure personnel are aware of best practice-based program and research-based practices
Responsible for attending all meetings required in the program, maintain and submit all reports required in compliance with the grant
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Assist in the communication to Region 16 districts about PAXIS behavior game
A large amount of outreach and coordination to provide the core services within this grant is required
Adheres to TPC Business Code of Conduct and reports concerns if ethical and / or business standards defined in the code are compromised

Required qualifications to be successful in the job :

Master's degree from an accredited university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or other related human services field for QMHP credentialing

Qualify as an LMSW, LPC-Associate, or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in good standing in the State of Texas

Active license as an LMSW, LPC-Associate, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under agency vehicle policy

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications to be successful in the job :

Bilingual

Prior experience working for community behavioral health programs or within a school system

Experience working with youth

Direct care provision of substance use services

At TPC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees :

Click here for TPC’s FY2025 Summary of Benefits

Robust benefit offerings – Medical, Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Dental, and Vision

Employer paid life insurance (1.5 times employee’s salary)

Staff automatically enrolled into a 457 Retirement Account at 1% of their annual salary. Employer Match 1% higher than employee’s contribution up to 6% in the 403 (b) or 457 Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off – PTO accrual, Holidays

One (1) annual Mental Health Floating Holiday, one (1) annual Celebrate Diversity Floating Holiday, and one (1) annual A Day to Remember Floating Holiday available to staff after 90 days of employment

Additional Supplemental Coverage available i.e. Disability, Accidental, Cancer, Critical Care, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan

501(c)(3) designation – you can apply the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Teladoc – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to a medical provider free of charge via telephone or video

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to behavioral health, financial, and legal counseling in person or via telephone

Salary : $57,034 - $60,653

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