Diagnose and deliver goal-oriented behavioral health interventions and psychotherapy for middle school students. Coordinate care with medical providers and engage parents/guardians in treatment planning and progress updates.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and an active Texas license as an LPC or LCSW. Experience with children/adolescents and training in evidence-based practices like CBT is preferred.
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.
QualificationsREPORTS TO:
PROJECT
MANAGER,
School-Based
Services
LOCATION: Middle 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 middle school students with Waco Family Medicine, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Competitive Salary
Retirement Match
CEU Support
Loan Repayment Eligibility
Education &
EXPERIENCE: Required Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field. Active Texas license as LPC or LCSW required before hire. 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. 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
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 Frequent use of personal car Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions Memorize and retain instructions Read and interpret detailed specifications Mental competency Tobacco non-user Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible
Market context
Texas middle school behavioral health demand
Texas school districts often look for behavioral health clinicians to support middle school students with counseling, behavior intervention, and coordination with school teams. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, an active Texas LPC or LCSW license, and experience with children or adolescents; evidence-based practice training like CBT can strengthen your fit. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the role against your credentials and focus your application on school-based experience and licensure.
