Behavioral Health Specialist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7230927 (Ref:18861-en_US)
Posted: March 23, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Therapist to deliver cognitive-behavioral treatment treatment for anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to Veterans and Service Members participating in a randomized-controlled trial. Clinical duties include providing group and individual psychotherapy, participation in weekly team meetings to staff cases, and care coordination and safety planning as indicated. The Protocol Therapist will also conduct diagnostic assessments. The position requires flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to function both independently and within a clinical research team.
Job Duties
- Delivers cognitive-behavioral treatment in group and individual formats per study protocol.
- Conducts diagnostic assessment using gold-standard instruments such as the Anxiety and Related Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5 (ADIS-5) and Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5).
- Participates in research team meetings and presents cases for diagnostic consensus.
- Completes required documentation for assessment and treatment visits.
- Coordinates with clinical research team to determine participant eligibility, schedule treatment, and facilitate referrals.
- Primary supervision and mentorship for this position will be provided by a licensed psychologist.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern (LPC – I), Licensed Professional Associate - Intern, (LPA-I), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
