Behavioral Health Consultant | Onsite
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
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Location: Legacy Acres Homes (LAW) - 3011 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston, TX 77088
Behavioral Health Consultant - Job Overview
Schedule: M-F; 8a-4p
At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become part of a family that is passionate about creating positive changes in the community. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you'll be at the heart of this mission, providing vital integrated behavioral health screenings and interventions for those in need. This is your chance to join a dedicated team that strives to enhance community health outcomes every day.
- Role Highlights: Offer crucial behavioral health screenings and interventions to individuals.
- Work Environment: Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team that values your input.
- Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children.
- Growth Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship and personal development initiatives.
- Mission-Driven: Be instrumental in transforming community healthcare.
Position Summary:
To provide high quality integrated behavioral health screenings and brief interventions to clients with identified behavioral health needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen new clients at risk in primary care settings to identify and address their presenting problems.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis interventions.
- Offer brief interventions to individuals experiencing biopsychosocial stressors.
- Deliver direct clinical services, including evaluations and counseling using motivational interviewing.
- Review client records and develop comprehensive evaluation reports.
- Assist with service coordination and follow-up procedures.
- Coordinate consultations and services with community agencies and health service providers.
- Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop client-centered treatment plans.
- Re-assess clients and update treatment plans as necessary.
- Work a flexible full-time schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Meet monthly with a clinical supervisor to review client cases.
- Document all client encounters in the medical record within three days.
- Perform billing activities according to agency procedures.
- Stay informed on developments in integrated behavioral techniques and research.
- Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences.
- Must have a "full" current Texas license, (LCSW LPC or LMFT) be in good standing with their credentialing board.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years paid work experience providing assessment, brief intervention and/or psychotherapy.
- Must be able to manage multiple deadline and decision making responsibilities.
- Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
- Frequently required to talk and/or communicate both expressively & receptively. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, and reach.
- Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
- Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
- Moderate level of complexity for decision making.
- Must be able to handle normal levels of intensity.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.