Behavioral Health, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Community Health, Documentation, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Medicaid, Medicare, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Quality of Care, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management
Join MyCHN as a Behavioral Health Therapist
At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.
As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for patients of all ages while collaborating with an integrated care team to improve overall health outcomes.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and integrated care
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide clinical care, counseling, and coordination of services to support patients’ behavioral health needs within a collaborative care environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Gather patient histories through interviews with patients and families
- Provide individual, couples, family, group, and crisis counseling services
- Support wellness management and coordinate referrals for specialized care when needed
- Collaborate with providers, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients on behavioral health conditions and health-promoting activities
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions
- Manage follow-up care and ensure timely communication with patients
- Support integrated care coordination across behavioral health, primary care, and community resources
- Perform additional duties as assigned within scope
What You Bring:
- Active and unrestricted Texas license as an LCSW or LPC
- Ability to practice independently
- Eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation
- At least one year of clinical experience in area of practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and complex patient needs
- Strong collaboration and care coordination skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and positive patient outcomes
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Knowledge of public health principles and integrated care models
- Experience working with substance use disorders (SUD)
- Five years of clinical experience
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a compassionate team where your work directly improves behavioral health outcomes and supports whole-person care in the community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.