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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Bilingual Pediatric Mental Health Therapist Associate, TCHATT, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Austin, Texas

Completes a bio-psychosocial assessment of patients. The applied biopsychosocial model and approach will include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy and/or other techniques and modalities as clinically indicated. Completes relative evaluations and treatment plans, and provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Participates in screening, tracking, and reporting of patient outcomes and social work interventions. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals-served, families and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both Federal and State regulation.Provides discipline-specific knowledge to interdisciplinary team around mental health, cultural competency, social determinants of health, and innovative ways to approach chronic illness in patients. Participates in value-based research initiatives and research for patient care operational improvements. Provides clinical support for an interdisciplinary team who is responsible for coordinating direct and/or indirect services to school staff, guardians and students. Assists students/guardians/school staff by (a) sharing information and perspectives on how other life factors are affecting mental health or other medical conditions and (b) helping students/guardians/school staff to build coping strategies, psychological skills, and ways to improve daily function and quality of life. Provides care management to include connecting patients to needed resources such as community mental health services, and other resources in the community. Provides support and evidence-based strategies to schools seeking consultation on mental health needs on their campus.Develops and maintains working relationships with behavioral health providers in the community to create a network of aligned providers. Maintains a highly collaborative approach to a cohort of clinical team members, as well as the local, regional and national professional communities.Participates in departmental meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in clinical supervision, consistent with applicants own licensure and experience. Other duties as assigned. ?Performs other related duties as assigned.

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