Legacy Community Health·Houston, Texas
The Behavioral Health Consultant provides integrated behavioral health screenings, psychosocial assessments, and brief crisis interventions in a primary care setting. They collaborate with physicians and community agencies to develop and update client-centered treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical records.
Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match Short-Term & Long-Term Disability $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance Subsidized Gym Membership And much more! Apply today in less than 3 minutes using your phone, tablet, or computer! Location: Legacy Fifth Lyons - 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 Behavioral Health Consultant (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) | Onsite Job Overview Schedule: 8a-4p At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become part of a family that is passionate about creating positive changes in the community. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you'll be at the heart of this mission, providing vital integrated behavioral health screenings and interventions for those in need. This is your chance to join a dedicated team that strives to enhance community health outcomes every day. Role Highlights: Offer crucial behavioral health screenings and interventions to individuals. Work Environment: Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team that values your input.
Make a lasting difference in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children.
Growth
Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship and personal development initiatives.
Mission-Driven: Be instrumental in transforming community healthcare.
To provide high quality integrated behavioral health screenings and brief crisis interventions to clients with identified behavioral health needs,
Key Responsibilities Screen new clients at risk in primary care settings to identify and address their presenting problems.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis interventions.
Offer brief interventions to individuals experiencing biopsychosocial stressors.
Deliver direct clinical services, including evaluations and counseling using motivational interviewing.
Review client records and develop comprehensive evaluation reports.
Assist with service coordination and follow-up procedures.
Coordinate consultations and services with community agencies and health service providers.
Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop client-centered treatment plans.
Re-assess clients and update treatment plans as necessary.
Work a flexible full-time schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Meet monthly with a clinical supervisor to review client cases.
Document all client encounters in the medical record within three days.
Perform billing activities according to agency procedures.
Stay informed on developments in integrated behavioral techniques and research.
Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social or behavioral sciences and possess a current, full license in Texas as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. A minimum of two years of paid work experience in assessment, brief intervention, or psychotherapy is required.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
