Join MyCHN as a Behavioral Health Therapist - Pediatrics
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.