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 #24000637), please navigate to the UT Health Careers portal at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty

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.

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