Primary Care Clinical Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant

Primary Care Clinical Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant Faculty School of Medicine    Requisition

Primary Care Clinical Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant

The Primary Care Center at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychologist to join our Primary Care team and faculty as a Behavioral Health Consultant. The ideal candidate should have expertise in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive mental health care, promoting behavioral change and improving the overall well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough contextual assessments and diagnostic evaluations to understand patients' mental health concerns, behavioral patterns, and emotional well-being,
• Use standardized assessment tools and interviews to formulate accurate diagnoses,
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's needs and goals,
• Collaborate with patients to establish achievable treatment objectives,
• Provide individual treatment using various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and others,
• Offer psychoeducation to patients about mental health conditions and effective coping strategies,
• Implement behavior modification techniques to address maladaptive behaviors and promote positive changes in patients' lives,
• Assist patients in developing and implementing behavioral change plans for issues including, but not limited to, stress, adjustment, anxiety, depression, grief, pain, insomnia, weight loss, diabetes, and high blood pressure,
• Work collaboratively with primary care clinicians, and consult with other healthcare team members to integrate behavioral health strategies into patients’ comprehensive treatment plans,
• Provide immediate psychological support and intervention during mental health crises, assessing risk and ensuring patient safety, and
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, as well as institutional policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution
• Licensed in the State of Texas as a Psychologist
• Specialization or experience in behavioral health, clinical psychology, or related fields
• Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays

For more information regarding this opportunity and/or to apply for this position (Requisition ), please navigate to the UT Health Careers portal at:

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

External Additional Information Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least hours a week, with an appointment of at least months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of premier physicians including more than specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $, of group term life insurance and $, of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: to hours ( to days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: hours ( day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to hours ( weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.