Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Children's Health
Job overview
The Behavioral Health Care Assistant at Children's Health supports licensed behavioral health clinicians by providing social service referrals and assisting with patient care coordination to improve children's mental health outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves working directly with patients and families, coordinating with primary care providers and office staff, facilitating social service referrals, supporting licensed clinicians, and assisting with medication refill processes.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits include medical plan premium coverage after 3 years, 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure, paid parental leave up to 12 weeks, caregiver leave, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Requires at least 2 years of experience in social services or healthcare, with 4 years preferred; a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in social work; experience in healthcare, social work, or mental health is preferred.
Career development
The position allows broadening of professional expertise and acquiring higher-level skills, with informal guidance opportunities but no supervisory responsibilities.
Work environment and culture
Children's Health values diversity, inclusion, and cultural effectiveness, fostering a supportive environment where all team members can contribute meaningfully.
Company information
Children's Health is dedicated to improving children's health through advanced treatments and community engagement, affiliated with UT Southwestern to enhance patient and family experiences.
Team overview
The assistant supports 3-7 licensed behavioral health clinicians, working collaboratively within the behavioral health department.
Job location and travel
This is an on-site position with occasional travel to Children's Health Corporate at Trinity Towers.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates social service coordination with behavioral health support within a pediatric healthcare setting, emphasizing community impact and holistic care.
Company overview
Children's Health is a leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, providing comprehensive care through its hospitals, specialty centers, and primary care locations. The organization generates revenue through patient services, partnerships, and various health programs. Established over a century ago, Children's Health has a rich history of innovation and dedication to improving children's health outcomes. It is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, enhancing its research and clinical capabilities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your Bachelor’s degree and experience in mental health, social work, or healthcare, emphasizing your ability to support licensed behavioral health clinicians and manage social service referrals.
Highlight skills in patient and family interaction, coordination with primary care providers, and documentation accuracy to align with the Behavioral Health Care Assistant role’s responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Children’s Health corporate career site, LinkedIn, and relevant healthcare job boards to maximize your application’s visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Behavioral Health team members or Clinic Management staff at Children’s Health; ice breakers can include asking about their experience working with behavioral health patients or inquiring about the team culture and recent initiatives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by using keywords from the job description such as 'behavioral health,' 'social service referrals,' 'patient support,' 'documentation,' and 'coordination with clinicians' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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