School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician -High School

About The Role

DescriptionGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Waco is a mid-sized city in Central Texas. It is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin. It boasts major attractions, historic homes, recreational venues, theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions. Waco is home to Baylor University and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market at the Silos (<https://magnolia.com/silos/>).

The city is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco also boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking on the Brazos River to world-class mountain-biking and hiking trails in Cameron Park, the largest urban city park in the nation after Central Park.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Direct Care

Diagnose and deliver goal-oriented interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma and stressor related disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD and other behavioral health conditions as appropriate.

Provide individual psychotherapy

Offer group psychotherapy as needed and appropriate

Provide appropriate clinical crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
Use standardized tools to guide care and measure outcomes.
Coordinate access to medical pharmacotherapy as indicated
Engage parents/guardians in care planning, progress updates, and family treatment when appropriate.

Care Coordination & Compliance

Coordinate with Waco Family Medicine providers for medical social service referrals.

Document services in electronic health record and meet all compliance standards.

Adhere to all WFM compliance, HIPAA, child abuse reporting, and clinical risk management guidelines.

Program Development & Outcomes

Track caseloads, service utilization, referral closures, and outcomes to contribute to program dashboards.

Support grant and funding requirements as applicable.

EXAMPLE MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Access: time-to-first-visit ≤10 school days.

Clinical: ≥5-point improvement on PHQ-A or GAD-7 for students with baseline elevation.

School Partnership: Positive feedback from school staff on collaboration and communication; adherence to FERPA/HIPAA data-sharing agreements.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience and licensure.

Loan repayment eligibility through HRSA (NHSC/FQHC).

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement match, PTO, and CEU support.

Strong culture of collaboration, staff wellness, and mission-driven service

Qualifications

REPORTS TO: Director Of School-Based Services

LOCATION: High School campus in partnership with Waco Independent School District, with occasional work at Waco Family Medicine sites.

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School-Linked Behavioral Health Clinician provides compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support for high school students with Waco Family Medicine, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Active Texas license as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

Strong skills in crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred

Experience providing therapy to children/adolescent

Experience in school or community-based settings.

Training in evidence-based practices for youth (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills).

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

SKILLS:

Strong knowledge of healthcare job markets, including physician and clinical staffing trends.

Proven ability to source passive candidates through creative and proactive methods.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS systems; experience with Paycom a plus.
Familiarity with FQHC requirements, HRSA guidelines, and loan repayment programs (NHSC, state loan repayment) preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and auditory accuracy

Shift length - 8 hours

Indoor setting

Continuous use of computer

Long periods of sitting

Frequent use of telephone

Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands

Continuous conversational communication

Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing

Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas