| Location | Edinburg, TX |
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Posting Number SRGV9088 Working Title PREDOCTORAL FELLOW (Primary Care Behavioral Health-PCBH) Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Department School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job
Trainee position to pursue clinical work as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Works under supervision appropriate to trainee competencies with some latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment in teaching. Performs teaching and work as required by the Family Medicine Educator Fellowship and the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program.
Description of Duties
The following is a listing of typical duties that may be applicable to the position:
Clinical:
Providing same-day Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) services to the clinics' patients base for a wide range of mental health, behavioral health, and disease management issues; provide behavioral consultation with family medicine residents and faculty physicians; provide care in the local outreach sites, serving the underserved and uninsured members of the local population.
Educational Instruction/Teaching:
Educational Instructional/Teaching: teaching of family systems, behavioral science, and brief assessments and intervention skills in conjunction with faculty member, through didactic lectures presented to family medicine residents.
Supervision Received
General supervision from immediate faculty supervisor.
Supervision Given
None.
Required Education
Master's degree in psychology, clinical or rehabilitation counseling and social work, or a related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
Provisional license may be accepted or hold a temporary/conditional professional counselor license and are actively working toward licensure (Proof of progress will need to be submitted to the supervisor every 6 months).
Required Experience
1 year experience (500 supervised clinical hours)
Preferred Experience
Bilingual- (English / Spanish)
Equipment
Use of personal computer and proficiency in EMR software.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
This is a trainee position for 1 year.
Physical Capabilities Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 08/17/2026 Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 03/31/2029
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
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Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
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