Policy Fellow for Mental Health

The Policy Fellow for Mental Health at Texans Care for Children is responsible for advancing policies that improve access to quality mental health services for children and families. To meet this responsibility, the Fellow, in partnership with the Director of Health Policy and members of the health policy team, will undertake policy analysis, draft policy briefs and outreach materials, participate in coalition meetings, and advocate during the 89th Texas legislative session.

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary. This is a 20-month fellowship from January 2025 to August 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Provide key policy support to the Health Policy Team by helping raise policymakers' awareness of the importance of health coverage and access to mental health services to Texas children and families. 
• Contribute to team efforts on legislation to improve kids’ health insurance coverage, enhance postpartum depression...

The Policy Fellow for Mental Health at Texans Care for Children is responsible for advancing policies that improve access to quality mental health services for children and families. To meet this responsibility, the Fellow, in partnership with the Director of Health Policy and members of the health policy team, will undertake policy analysis, draft policy briefs and outreach materials, participate in coalition meetings, and advocate during the 89th Texas legislative session.

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary. This is a two-year fellowship from August 2024 to July 2026.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

● Serve as project lead and thought partner working in close partnership with our Director of Health Policy, and Senior Health Policy Associate;

● Participate in coalitions and forums related to mental health and health coverage;

● Write policy briefs and reports on research findings;

● Craft policy...