Behavioral Health Associate-Part Time

Summary

The Behavioral Health Associate will play a pivotal role in providing advanced counseling and social work services to diverse populations, specifically focusing on veterans and individuals suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This position involves administering diagnostic assessments, developing intervention strategies, and implementing therapeutic modalities using alternative therapies such as MDMA, Psilocybin, and Ketamine. The day-to-day duties will involve conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support for veterans and individuals suffering from PTSD and other trauma-based disorders. The Behavioral Health Associate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Research Assistants, to evaluate the efficacy of alternative therapies in treating PTSD among veterans and other individuals.

Job Duties

Coordinates patient care services, including psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and group work, within the treatment locations at The Menninger Clinic,Main Baylor Campus - CAMRI and/or Jamail Specialty Care Center.

Promotes and supports optimum mental and emotional health among veteran populations.

Conducts interviews and observations to assess and diagnose clients' mental status, develop treatment plans, and make appropriate referrals. Provide psychedelic-assisted therapy and support.

Provides crisis intervention services for clients at risk to themselves or others.

Participates in clinical staff meetings to review client progress, treatment plans, and report on caseload activities to the supervisor.

Ensures timely and accurate documentation into the electronic health record, meeting all deadlines consistently.

Maintains compliance with federal and state regulatory standards pertaining to the research study.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.

Two years of relevant experience.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), Licensed Professional Counselor -Supervisor (LPC-S).

Preferred Qualifications

Foundational knowledge of psychedelic medicines and Veteran’s mental health.

Experience working with PTSD.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.